CVE-2009-4769 Other in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via format string vulnerabilities in httpdx's logging function, requiring logging to be enabled.

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

What is CVE-2009-4769?

CVE-2009-4769 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Apr 2010. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the tolog function in httpdx 1.4, 1.4.5, 1.4.6, 1.4.6b, and 1.5 allow (1) remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a GET request to the HTTP server component when logging is enabled, and allow (2) remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a PWD command to the FTP server component.

Weakness: CWE-134

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4769?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Jasper Httpdx.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4769?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4769 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2009-4769 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4769 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Metasploit modules and 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-72h8-x8gh-6pw7.

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