CVE-2009-4495
EPSS 9.0%
Description
Yaws 1.85 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.
How to fix CVE-2009-4495
No fixed version has been published yet. Mitigate by removing the affected package or applying upstream guidance from the references below.
- Debian/yaws—no fix listed
Is CVE-2009-4495 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 9.0%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (1)
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