critical9.8Public exploit code
CVE-2009-4491
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…
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- thttpd 2.24 - HTTP Request Escape Sequence Terminal Command Injection2010-01-11 · remote · multiple · Verified
Impact
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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Acme | Thttpd | Version 2.25 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175949/m-privacy-TightGate-Pro-Code-Execution-Insecure-Permissions.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Nov/13
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508830/100/0/threaded
- http://www.ush.it/team/ush/hack_httpd_escape/adv.txt
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175949/m-privacy-TightGate-Pro-Code-Execution-Insecure-Permissions.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Nov/13
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508830/100/0/threaded
- http://www.ush.it/team/ush/hack_httpd_escape/adv.txt