Vulnerability Description
The (1) file_exists and (2) imap_reopen functions in PHP before 5.1.5 do not check for the safe_mode and open_basedir settings, which allows local users to bypass the settings. NOTE: the error_log function is covered by CVE-2006-3011, and the imap_open function is covered by CVE-2006-1017.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Php | Php | 5.1.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21546PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21768PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21842PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22039
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:162
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_52_php.html
- http://www.php.net/release_5_1_5.phpPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19582
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-342-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3318
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21546PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21768PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21842PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22039
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:162
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-4481?
CVE-2006-4481 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The (1) file_exists and (2) imap_reopen functions in PHP before 5.1.5 do not check for the safe_mode and open_basedir settings, which allows local users to bypass the settings. NOTE: the error_log fu...
How severe is CVE-2006-4481?
CVE-2006-4481 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-4481?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Php Php.