CVE-2009-4151
First published: Wed Dec 02 2009(Updated: )
Session fixation vulnerability in html/Elements/SetupSessionCookie in Best Practical Solutions RT 3.0.0 through 3.6.9 and 3.8.x through 3.8.5 allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions by setting the session identifier via a manipulation that leverages "HTTP access to the RT server," a related issue to CVE-2009-3585.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.0.4 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.0.8 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.4.5 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.0.2 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.6.7 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.6.2 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.2.2 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.6.3 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.0.11 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.8.2 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.6.0 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.8.0 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.4.0 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.0.10 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.2.3 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.0.5 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.2.0 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.4.6 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.0.3 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.4.3 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.6.9 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.6.6 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.6.5 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.0.1 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.2.1 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.8.5 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.4.4 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.6.8 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.0.6 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.0.7 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.0.7.1 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.0.12 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.0.9 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.8.3 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.6.1 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.4.1 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.6.4 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.8.1 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.8.4 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =3.4.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://bestpractical.typepad.com/files/rt-3.0.0-session_fixation.v3.patch
- http://blog.bestpractical.com/2009/11/session-fixation-vulnerability.html
- http://lists.bestpractical.com/pipermail/rt-announce/2009-November/000176.html
- http://bestpractical.typepad.com/files/rt-3.8-session_fixation.patch
- http://bestpractical.typepad.com/files/rt-3.0.7-3.6.1-session_fixation.v3.patch
- http://bestpractical.typepad.com/files/rt-3.6.4-3.6.9-session_fixation.v2.patch
- http://bestpractical.typepad.com/files/rt-3.6.2-3.6.3-session_fixation.v3.patch
- http://lists.bestpractical.com/pipermail/rt-announce/2009-November/000177.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37162
- http://bestpractical.typepad.com/files/rt-3.0.1-3.0.6-session_fixation.v3.patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37546
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-December/msg00794.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-December/msg00832.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37728
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-December/msg00761.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54472
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-4151?
CVE-2009-4151 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow session hijacking.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4151?
To fix CVE-2009-4151, it is recommended to apply the patches provided by Best Practical Solutions for affected versions of RT.
What versions of RT are affected by CVE-2009-4151?
CVE-2009-4151 affects Best Practical Solutions RT versions from 3.0.0 up to 3.6.9 and versions 3.8.x up to 3.8.5.
What type of attack does CVE-2009-4151 enable?
CVE-2009-4151 enables remote attackers to hijack web sessions through session fixation attacks.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-4151?
While the best solution is applying patches, disabling HTTP access to the RT server may help mitigate CVE-2009-4151 temporarily.
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