First published: Wed Jan 13 2010(Updated: )
AOLserver 4.5.1 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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AOL Server | =4.5.1 |
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CVE-2009-4494 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
CVE-2009-4494 affects AOLserver 4.5.1 by allowing untrusted input, leading to possible log file manipulation and execution of escape sequences.
To fix CVE-2009-4494, it is recommended to update to a patched version of AOLserver that sanitizes input data before logging.
CVE-2009-4494 can facilitate attacks that modify window titles or potentially execute arbitrary commands on the server.
CVE-2009-4494 remains relevant as it highlights the importance of input sanitization in web server applications to prevent command injection attacks.