# CVE-2009-4489: header.c in Cherokee before 0.99.32 writes data to a log file without sanitizing non-printable characters, which might allow remote attacker

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2010-01-13 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

header.c in Cherokee before 0.99.32 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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## Related

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## References

- http://svn.cherokee-project.com/changeset/3944
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37933
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0090
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37715
- http://www.ush.it/team/ush/hack_httpd_escape/adv.txt
- http://svn.cherokee-project.com/changeset/3977
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508830/100/0/threaded
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33501

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