Vulnerability Description
Boa 0.94.14rc21 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
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Boa | Boa | 0.94.14rc21 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-May/041271.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-May/041274.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-May/041285.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39775
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508830/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37718
- http://www.ush.it/team/ush/hack_httpd_escape/adv.txtExploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1133
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-May/041271.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-May/041274.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-May/041285.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39775
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508830/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37718
- http://www.ush.it/team/ush/hack_httpd_escape/adv.txtExploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-4496?
CVE-2009-4496 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Boa 0.94.14rc21 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 overwrit...
How severe is CVE-2009-4496?
CVE-2009-4496 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-2009-4496?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Boa Boa.