CVE-2009-4494 describes a vulnerability in AOLserver 4.5.1 where unsanitized non-printable characters written to log files can be exploited. This allows remote attackers to manipulate terminal emulator escape sequences, potentially altering window titles, executing arbitrary commands, or overwriting files. With a CVSS score of 5.0 and a FAUCET Risk Score of 75/100, it is considered a moderate risk, requiring no authentication and having low attack complexity. While not actively exploited in the wild (KEV: No), an exploit module (EDB-33497) exists, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.5.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:aol:aolserver:4.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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