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.
Product(s):
- GNU wget 1.8.1
- GNU wget 1.8.2
- GNU wget 1.8
- GNU wget 1.9.1
- GNU wget 1.9
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2004-1488, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2004-1488 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.