Vulnerability Details : CVE-2009-4490
mini_httpd 1.19 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 category: Input validation
Threat overview for CVE-2009-4490
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Top open port discovered on systems with this issue
7547
IPs affected by CVE-2009-4490 146,438
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Yes
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2009-4490
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.30%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 66 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2009-4490
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
10.0
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2.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2009-4490
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The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2009-4490
Products affected by CVE-2009-4490
- cpe:2.3:a:acme:mini_httpd:1.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*