CVE-2009-0841
UnknownEPSS 5.28%
Last modified
CVE-2009-0841 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in mapserv.c in mapserv in MapServer 4.x before 4.10.4 and 5.x before 5.2.2, when running on Windows with Cygwin, allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the id parameter.. EPSS estimates a 5.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in mapserv.c in mapserv in MapServer 4.x before 4.10.4 and 5.x before 5.2.2, when running on Windows with Cygwin, allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the id parameter.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osgeo | Mapserver | 4.2.0 | Beta1 |
| Osgeo | Mapserver | 4.4.0 | — |
| Osgeo | Mapserver | 4.6.0 | — |
| Osgeo | Mapserver | 4.8.0 | Beta1 |
| Osgeo | Mapserver | 4.10.0 | — |
| Osgeo | Mapserver | 4.10.1 | — |
| Osgeo | Mapserver | 4.10.2 | — |
| Osgeo | Mapserver | 4.10.3 | — |
| Osgeo | Mapserver | 5.0.0 | — |
| Osgeo | Mapserver | 5.2.0 | — |
| Osgeo | Mapserver | 5.2.1 | — |
| Umn | Mapserver | 4.0 | — |
References
- http://trac.osgeo.org/mapserver/ticket/2942Vendor Advisory
- http://trac.osgeo.org/mapserver/ticket/2942Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2009-0841?
Directory traversal vulnerability in mapserv.c in mapserv in MapServer 4.x before 4.10.4 and 5.x before 5.2.2, when running on Windows with Cygwin, allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the id parameter.
How severe is CVE-2009-0841?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0841 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0841?
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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