Vulnerability Description
The session_start function in ext/session in PHP 4.x up to 4.4.7 and 5.x up to 5.2.3 allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary attributes into the session cookie via special characters in a cookie that is obtained from (1) PATH_INFO, (2) the session_id function, and (3) the session_start function, which are not encoded or filtered when the new session cookie is generated, a related issue to CVE-2006-0207.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Php | Php | 4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307562
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.html
- http://osvdb.org/36855
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007-0889.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26871Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26895Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26930Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26967Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27351Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27377Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27545Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27864Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28249Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29420Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30288Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-3799?
CVE-2007-3799 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The session_start function in ext/session in PHP 4.x up to 4.4.7 and 5.x up to 5.2.3 allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary attributes into the session cookie via special characters in a cookie t...
How severe is CVE-2007-3799?
CVE-2007-3799 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-3799?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Php Php.