Vulnerability Description
The cURL extension files (1) ext/curl/interface.c and (2) ext/curl/streams.c in PHP before 5.1.5 permit the CURLOPT_FOLLOWLOCATION option when open_basedir or safe_mode is enabled, which allows attackers to perform unauthorized actions, possibly related to the realpath cache.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Php | Php | < 5.1.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://cvs.php.net/viewcvs.cgi/php-src/ext/curl/interface.c?r1=1.62.2.14.2.6&r2=Broken LinkPatch
- http://cvs.php.net/viewcvs.cgi/php-src/ext/curl/interface.c?view=logBroken LinkPatch
- http://cvs.php.net/viewvc.cgi/php-src/ext/curl/streams.c?r1=1.14.2.2.2.3&r2=1.14Broken LinkPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21546Not ApplicablePatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22039Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30411Not Applicable
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016984Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0178Broken Link
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_52_php.htmlBroken Link
- http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.php#5.1.5Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.php.net/release_5_1_5.phpPatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492671/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19582Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3318Permissions Required
- http://cvs.php.net/viewcvs.cgi/php-src/ext/curl/interface.c?r1=1.62.2.14.2.6&r2=Broken LinkPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-4483?
CVE-2006-4483 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The cURL extension files (1) ext/curl/interface.c and (2) ext/curl/streams.c in PHP before 5.1.5 permit the CURLOPT_FOLLOWLOCATION option when open_basedir or safe_mode is enabled, which allows attack...
How severe is CVE-2006-4483?
CVE-2006-4483 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-4483?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Php Php.