CVE-2009-4492
Description
WEBrick 1.3.1 in Ruby 1.8.6 through patchlevel 383, 1.8.7 through patchlevel 248, 1.8.8dev, 1.9.1 through patchlevel 376, and 1.9.2dev 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.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:PConfidentialityPartial
I:PIntegrityPartial
A:PAvailabilityPartial
Weaknesses
Affected Products
ruby-lang
oss-projectaka rexml, ruby
RubyGems
package-ecosystem
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Exploitability
1 exploit source identified
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References
http://secunia.com/advisories/37949
secunia.com
http://securitytracker.com/id?1023429
securitytracker.com
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0908.html
redhat.com
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