7870 : PHP memory_limit Function Arbitrary Code Execution
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Last Modified

5 months ago

Percent Complete

100%

Disclosure

Jul 14, 2004

Discovery

Jun 26, 2004

Dates

Exploit

Nov 25, 2004

Solution

Unknown

Description

The PHP memory_limit function contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to remotely execute arbitrary code. The issue is triggered when an attacker is able to trigger the memory_limit abort within the zend_hash_init() function. It is possible that the flaw may allow the attacker to control the heap, resulting in a loss of confidentiality, integrity, and/or availability.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Other
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unavailable
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

Upgrade to version 4.3.8 or 5.0.0 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability.

Products

PHP Group
Watch-list
PHP
Watch-list
4.0.1
4.0.2
4.0.3
4.0.4
4.0.5
4.0.6
4.1.0
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.2.0
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.0.0
4.2.3
4.3.0
4.3.1
4.3.4
4.3.6
3.0.x
4.3.2
4.3.3
4.3.5
4.3.7
5.0.0 Beta.x
5.0.0 RC1
5.0.0 RC2
5.0.0 RC3

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Credit

  • Stefan Esser - sesserBrand New Doo Doohardened-php.net - www.hardened-php.net

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