CVE-2009-4487
nginx 0.7.64 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.
Published
2010-01-13T20:30:00.357
Last Modified
2025-04-09T00:30:58.490
Status
Deferred
Source
[email protected]
Severity
CVSSv2: 6.8 (MEDIUM)
CVSSv2 Vector
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
- Access Vector: NETWORK
- Access Complexity: MEDIUM
- Authentication: NONE
- Confidentiality Impact: PARTIAL
- Integrity Impact: PARTIAL
- Availability Impact: PARTIAL
Exploitability Score
8.6
Impact Score
6.4
Weaknesses
-
Type: Primary
NVD-CWE-noinfo
Affected Vendors & Products
| Type |
Vendor |
Product |
Version/Range |
Vulnerable? |
| Application |
f5
|
nginx
|
0.7.64 |
Yes
|
References
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508830/100/0/threaded
Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
([email protected])
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37711
Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
([email protected])
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http://www.ush.it/team/ush/hack_httpd_escape/adv.txt
Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
([email protected])
-
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508830/100/0/threaded
Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
(af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37711
Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
(af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
-
http://www.ush.it/team/ush/hack_httpd_escape/adv.txt
Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
(af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)