20897 : PHP w/ Apache 2 virtual() Function Unspecified Restriction Bypass
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about 1 year ago

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90%

Disclosure

Oct 31, 2005

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Keywords

HPSBMA02159,SSRT061238

Description

PHP, when used as an Apache 2 module, contains an unspecified flaw in the virtual() function that may allow a malicious user to bypass certain configuration directives (e.g. "safe_mode" and "open_basedir"). This may allow the disclosure of sensitive information, resulting in a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Information Disclosure
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 4.4.1 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

At this time, there is not a 5.0.x version that fixes it.

Products

The PHP Group
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PHP
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4.4.0
5.0.5

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20195 20776

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