# CVE-2009-4509: The administrative web console on the TANDBERG Video Communication Server (VCS) before X4.3 uses predictable session cookies in (1) tandberg

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2010-04-13 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## References

- http://ftp.tandberg.com/pub/software/vcs/TANDBERG%20Video%20Communication%20Server%20Software%20Release%20Notes%20%28X4%29.pdf
- http://www.vsecurity.com/resources/advisory/20100409-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39275
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/510672/100/0/threaded

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