Vulnerability Description
Array index error in the imageRotate function in PHP 5.2.8 and earlier allows context-dependent attackers to read the contents of arbitrary memory locations via a crafted value of the third argument (aka the bgd_color or clrBack argument) for an indexed image.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Php | Php | <= 5.2.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://cvs.php.net/viewvc.cgi/php-src/NEWS?r1=1.2027.2.547.2.1360&r2=1.2027.2.54
- http://downloads.securityfocus.com/vulnerabilities/exploits/33002-2.phpExploit
- http://downloads.securityfocus.com/vulnerabilities/exploits/33002.phpExploit
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Sep/msg00004.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-04/msg00003.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=124654546101607&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=125631037611762&w=2
- http://osvdb.org/51031
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34642
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35306
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35650
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36701
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021494
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3865
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:021
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5498?
CVE-2008-5498 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Array index error in the imageRotate function in PHP 5.2.8 and earlier allows context-dependent attackers to read the contents of arbitrary memory locations via a crafted value of the third argument (...
How severe is CVE-2008-5498?
CVE-2008-5498 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5498?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Php Php.