28009 : PHP imap_reopen() Function open_basedir/safe_mode Bypass
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2006-08-17

Description

PHP contains a flaw that may allow an attacker to bypass security restrictions. The issue is due to the imap_reopen() function not properly sanitizing user-supplied input. By using crafted input, an attacker may be able to bypass the safe_mode and open_basedir security restrictions.

Classification

Disclosure: Vendor Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 4.4.4, 5.1.5 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Unknown or Incomplete

References

CVE ID: 2006-4481 (see also: NVD)
Secunia Advisory ID: 21546 21842 22039
Related OSVDB ID: 27999 28000 28001 28002 28003 28005 28006 28007 28008
Other Advisory URL: http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Sep/0006.html
Vendor Specific Advisory URL: http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:162
Vendor URL: http://www.php.net/
Vendor Specific News/Changelog Entry: http://www.php.net/release_4_4_4.php
http://www.php.net/release_5_1_5.php

Tools & Filters

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	3732

Credit

Unknown or Incomplete

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 7.2
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2006-09-01 | Disagree?

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