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CVE-2009-1629 Detail

Description

ajaxterm.js in AjaxTerm 0.10 and earlier generates session IDs with predictable random numbers based on certain JavaScript functions, which makes it easier for remote attackers to (1) hijack a session or (2) cause a denial of service (session ID exhaustion) via a brute-force attack.


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Hyperlink Resource
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-December/052655.html
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-December/052655.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/42784
http://secunia.com/advisories/42784
http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2009-004.html Exploit 
http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2009-004.html Exploit 
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/05/11/1 Exploit 
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/05/11/1 Exploit 
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/503421/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/503421/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34903
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34903
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50464
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50464

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-287 Improper Authentication cwe source acceptance level NIST  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2009-1629
NVD Published Date:
05/14/2009
NVD Last Modified:
11/20/2024
Source:
MITRE