43219 : PHP cURL Library (libcurl) curl/interface.c Crafted file:// Request Restriction Bypass
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Last Modified
14 days ago

Percent Complete
100%

Disclosure
Jan 22, 2008

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Jan 06, 2008

Description

 PHP cURL (aka libcurl) could allow context-dependent attackers to bypass safe_mode and open_basedir restrictions and read arbitrary files via a file:// request containing a \x00 sequence.

Classification

 Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Solution: Upgrade
Disclosure: Vendor Verified
OSVDB: Context Dependent

Solution

 Upgrade to PHP 5.2.6 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. In addition, fixes are available in the php.net SVN repository.

Products
PHP
Watch-list
libcURL
Watch-list
 5.2.4
5.2.5

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Nessus

 33575

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  • Maksymilian Arciemowicz - maxBrand New Doo Doojestsuper.pl - securityreason.com

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