CVE Catalog

CVE-2009-4487

Medium
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

nginx 0.7.64 writes data to a log file without sanitizing non-printable characters. A remote attacker could send an HTTP request containing a terminal escape sequence, potentially modifying a window's title, executing arbitrary commands, or overwriting files.

Risk Assessment

The vulnerability could lead to arbitrary command execution or file overwrite if logs are viewed in a vulnerable terminal, posing a significant risk to the organization.

Recommendation

Update nginx to a version later than 0.7.64 that includes sanitization of log characters. Consider viewing logs in a safe environment or using tools resistant to escape sequences.

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Original NVD description (English source)

nginx 0.7.64 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 data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS