CVE-2009-4151: Medium severity best practical solutions request tracker vulnerability
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.
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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.