medium6.8Public exploit code
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 …
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Nginx 0.7.64 - Terminal Escape Sequence in Logs Command Injection2010-01-11 · remote · multiple · Verified
Impact
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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Nginx | Version 0.7.64 |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508830/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37711
- http://www.ush.it/team/ush/hack_httpd_escape/adv.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508830/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37711
- http://www.ush.it/team/ush/hack_httpd_escape/adv.txt