Published:2009/04/27 Last Updated:2009/04/27
JVN#28020230
Web Mailer from CGI RESCUE vulnerable to HTTP header injection
Overview
Web Mailer from CGI RESCUE contains a HTTP header injection vulnerability.
Products Affected
- WEB Mailer v1.03 and earlier
Description
Web Mailer from CGI RESCUE is a software that sends emails with contents that are input into a HTML form. Web Mailer contains a HTTP header injection vulnerability.
Impact
Falsified information may be displayed or an arbitrary script may be executed on the user's web browser. HTTP response splitting attacks are also possible as a result.
Solution
Update the software
Update to the latest version according to the information provided by the vendor.
Vendor Status
| Vendor | Link |
| CGI RESCUE | Web Mailer v1.04 Security Fix version (Japanese Only) |
| Web Mailer (Japanese Only) |
References
JPCERT/CC Addendum
This vulnerability has been fixed and an updated version was released on February 9, 2009.
Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC
Analyzed on 2009.04.27
| Measures | Conditions | Severity |
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| Access Required | can be attacked over the Internet using packets |
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| Authentication | anonymous or no authentication (IP addresses do not count) |
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| User Interaction Required | the user must be convinced to take a standard action that does not feel harmful to most users, such as click on a link or view a file |
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| Exploit Complexity | the user must be convinced to take a difficult or suspicious action. If the honest user must have elevated privileges, they are likely to be more suspiciouse |
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Credit
Other Information
| JPCERT Alert | |
| JPCERT Reports | |
| CERT Advisory | |
| CPNI Advisory | |
| TRnotes | |
| CVE |
CVE-2009-1591 |
| JVN iPedia |
JVNDB-2009-000024 |