Vulnerability Description
The substr_compare function in string.c in PHP 5.1.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory access violation) via an out-of-bounds offset argument.
CVSS Score
6.4
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Php | Php | 5.1.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20052Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20269PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20676Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21125Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200605-08.xml
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015979
- http://www.infigo.hr/en/in_focus/advisories/INFIGO-2006-04-02Exploit
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:091
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_31_php.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-320-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1500Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26003
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20052Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20269PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20676Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-1991?
CVE-2006-1991 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The substr_compare function in string.c in PHP 5.1.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory access violation) via an out-of-bounds offset argument.
How severe is CVE-2006-1991?
CVE-2006-1991 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-1991?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Php Php.