Improper input validation in Boa
CVE-2009-4496
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.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.121 (95.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- Boa — versions 0.94.14rc21
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_SECUNIA, third-party-advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- cve@mitre.org (Exploit, x_refsource_MISC)
- cve@mitre.org (vdb-entry, x_refsource_VUPEN)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA)
- cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-4496?
- CVE-2009-4496 is a vulnerability in Boa, classified under Improper Input Validation. Published 2010-01-13.
- Is CVE-2009-4496 known to be exploited?
- 6 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.