Vulnerability Description
The memory_limit functionality in PHP 4.x up to 4.3.7, and 5.x up to 5.0.0RC3, under certain conditions such as when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by triggering a memory_limit abort during execution of the zend_hash_init function and overwriting a HashTable destructor pointer before the initialization of key data structures is complete.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openpkg | Openpkg | 2.0 |
| Avaya | Converged Communications Server | 2.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 3.0 |
| Hp | Hp-Ux | b.11.00 |
| Trustix | Secure Linux | 1.5 |
| Php | Php | >= 4.0, < 4.3.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000847Broken Link
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2004-July/023908.htmlBroken LinkURL Repurposed
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108981780109154&w=2Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108982983426031&w=2Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109051444105182&w=2Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109181600614477&w=2Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-531Broken Link
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-669Mailing List
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200407-13.xmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.mandrakesecure.net/en/advisories/advisory.php?name=MDKSA-2004:068Broken Link
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2004_21_php4.htmlBroken Link
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-392.htmlBroken Link
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-395.htmlBroken Link
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-405.htmlBroken Link
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-816.htmlBroken Link
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0594?
CVE-2004-0594 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). The memory_limit functionality in PHP 4.x up to 4.3.7, and 5.x up to 5.0.0RC3, under certain conditions such as when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by t...
How severe is CVE-2004-0594?
CVE-2004-0594 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0594?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openpkg Openpkg, Avaya Converged Communications Server, Debian Debian Linux, Hp Hp-Ux, Trustix Secure Linux.