CVE-2009-1629

AjaxTerm: session id collision

Published May 14, 2009 CVSS 2.0 · 6.8 Medium EPSS 2.3% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-1994-1 New ajaxterm packages fix session hijacking
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2009-1624 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.
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 5:20 AM
Reserved
May 14, 2009, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 14, 2009, 5:30 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:07 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
May 11, 2009, 12:00 AM