22232 : PHP Pipe Variable mysql_connect() Function Overflow
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Last Modified
about 1 year ago

Percent Complete
95%

Disclosure
Jan 04, 2006

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Jan 04, 2006

Solution
Unknown

Keywords

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Description

 An overflow exists in the 'mysql_connect' function of PHP. The function fails to validate the 'pipe' parameter, resulting in a stack overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause arbitrary code execution, resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

 Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available

Solution

 Currently, there are no known upgrades or patches to correct this issue. It is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround(s): ensure that the mysql_connect() is only called with sanitised and trusted parameters.

Products
PHP Group
Watch-list
PHP
Watch-list
 4.4.0
4.3.10

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