Vulnerability Description
The mail function in PHP 4.x to 4.2.2 does not filter ASCII control characters from its arguments, which could allow remote attackers to modify mail message content, including mail headers, and possibly use PHP as a "spam proxy."
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Php | Php | 3.0.18 |
References
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2003-008.0.txt
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000545
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103011916928204&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105760591228031&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-168
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/410609US Government Resource
- http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:082
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2002_036_modphp4.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/2160
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-213.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-214.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-243.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-244.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-248.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-159.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0986?
CVE-2002-0986 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The mail function in PHP 4.x to 4.2.2 does not filter ASCII control characters from its arguments, which could allow remote attackers to modify mail message content, including mail headers, and possib...
How severe is CVE-2002-0986?
CVE-2002-0986 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0986?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Php Php.