12415 : PHP unserialize() Function Negative Reference Arbitrary Code Execution
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about 1 year ago

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Disclosure
Dec 15, 2004

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Unknown

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Unknown

Solution
Unknown

Description

 PHP contains a flaw that may allow a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges. The issue is due to the deserialization code not properly sanitizing user-supplied input. This may allow an attacker to pass crafted content to the unserialize function and cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.

Classification

Unknown or Incomplete

Solution

 Upgrade to version 4.3.10 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

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The PHP Group
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