Vulnerability Description
The dl function in PHP 5.2.4 and earlier allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long string in the library parameter. NOTE: there are limited usage scenarios under which this would be a vulnerability.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Php | Php | <= 5.2.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307562
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01345501
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27102
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27659
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28750
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29420
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30040
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3133
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2007-0242
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200710-02.xml
- http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.php#5.2.5
- http://www.php.net/releases/5_2_5.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/478985/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/478988/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4887?
CVE-2007-4887 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The dl function in PHP 5.2.4 and earlier allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long string in the library parameter. NOTE: there are limited usage ...
How severe is CVE-2007-4887?
CVE-2007-4887 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-2007-4887?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Php Php.