Vulnerability Description
The imap_header function in the IMAP functionality for PHP before 4.3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via an e-mail message with a large number of "To" addresses, which triggers an error in the rfc822_write_address function.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Php | Php | <= 4.2.3 |
References
- http://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=19280ExploitPatch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=175040ExploitPatch
- http://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=19280ExploitPatch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=175040ExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-2215?
CVE-2002-2215 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The imap_header function in the IMAP functionality for PHP before 4.3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via an e-mail message with a large number of "To" addresses, which triggers...
How severe is CVE-2002-2215?
CVE-2002-2215 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-2002-2215?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Php Php.