Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the memnstr function in PHP 4.4.x before 4.4.9 and PHP 5.6 through 5.2.6 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via the delimiter argument to the explode function. NOTE: the scope of this issue is limited since most applications would not use an attacker-controlled delimiter, but local attacks against safe_mode are feasible.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Php | Php | 4.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=234102
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/May/msg00002.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-09/msg00004.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00006.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=124654546101607&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=125631037611762&w=2
- http://news.php.net/php.cvs/52002
- http://osvdb.org/47483
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31982
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32148
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32316
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32746
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35074
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35650
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200811-05.xml
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3659?
CVE-2008-3659 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in the memnstr function in PHP 4.4.x before 4.4.9 and PHP 5.6 through 5.2.6 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code ...
How severe is CVE-2008-3659?
CVE-2008-3659 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-2008-3659?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Php Php.