MEDIUM · 5.0

CVE-2009-4495

Yaws 1.85 writes data to a log file without sanitizing non-printable characters, which might allow remote attackers to modify a window's title, or possibly execute arbitrary commands or overwrite file...

Vulnerability Description

Yaws 1.85 writes data to a log file without sanitizing non-printable characters, which might allow remote attackers to modify a window's title, or possibly execute arbitrary commands or overwrite files, via an HTTP request containing an escape sequence for a terminal emulator.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
YawsYaws1.85

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2009-4495?

CVE-2009-4495 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Yaws 1.85 writes data to a log file without sanitizing non-printable characters, which might allow remote attackers to modify a window's title, or possibly execute arbitrary commands or overwrite file...

How severe is CVE-2009-4495?

CVE-2009-4495 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2009-4495?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Yaws Yaws.