CVE-2009-1777: Input Validation

Published May 22, 2009

Updated

CRLF injection vulnerability in FormMail.pl in Matt Wright FormMail 1.92, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTTP headers and conduct HTTP response splitting attacks via the redirect parameter.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Matt Wright FormMail=1.92

Event History

May 22, 2009

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1777?

CVE-2009-1777 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for allowing HTTP response splitting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1777?

To fix CVE-2009-1777, upgrade to a more secure version of FormMail that addresses this CRLF injection vulnerability.

What is the impact of CVE-2009-1777?

CVE-2009-1777 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTTP headers, leading to possible data exposure or web application manipulation.

Which versions of FormMail are affected by CVE-2009-1777?

CVE-2009-1777 affects Matt Wright FormMail version 1.92 and potentially earlier versions.

Can CVE-2009-1777 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2009-1777 can be exploited remotely by attackers through the use of manipulated redirect parameters.