CVE-2009-4509 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass authentication via predictable session cookies to execute arbitrary code on the TANDBERG Video Communication Server.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2009-4509?

CVE-2009-4509 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Apr 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The administrative web console on the TANDBERG Video Communication Server (VCS) before X4.3 uses predictable session cookies in (1) tandberg/web/lib/secure.php and (2) tandberg/web/user/lib/secure.php, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass authentication, and execute arbitrary code by loading a custom software update, via a crafted "Cookie: tandberg_login=" HTTP header.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4509?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vsecurity Tandberg Video Communication Server.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4509?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4509 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2009-4509 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-4509 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4ff5-fg46-2w34.

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