CVE-2004-1488
UnknownEPSS 11.92%
Last modified
CVE-2004-1488 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. wget 1.8.x and 1.9.x does not filter or quote control characters when displaying HTTP responses to the terminal, which may allow remote malicious web servers to inject terminal escape sequences and execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 11.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
wget 1.8.x and 1.9.x does not filter or quote control characters when displaying HTTP responses to the terminal, which may allow remote malicious web servers to inject terminal escape sequences and execute arbitrary code.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Wget | 1.8 |
| Gnu | Wget | 1.8.1 |
| Gnu | Wget | 1.8.2 |
| Gnu | Wget | 1.9 |
| Gnu | Wget | 1.9.1 |
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=261755Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11871Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=261755Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11871Exploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2004-1488?
wget 1.8.x and 1.9.x does not filter or quote control characters when displaying HTTP responses to the terminal, which may allow remote malicious web servers to inject terminal escape sequences and execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2004-1488?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1488 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1488?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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