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CVE-2009-4491

Critical

Description

thttpd 2.25b0 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.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductAcme Thttpd
PublishedJan 13, 2010
First seenJan 13, 2010
Weakness typeCWE-94Code injection

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
acme thttpd2.25—

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