Vulnerability Description
The dba_replace function in PHP 5.2.6 and 4.x allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (file truncation) via a key with the NULL byte. NOTE: this might only be a vulnerability in limited circumstances in which the attacker can modify or add database entries but does not have permissions to truncate the file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Php | Php | 4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://cvs.php.net/viewvc.cgi/php-src/NEWS?r1=1.2027.2.547.2.1313&r2=1.2027.2.54Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/achievement_securityalert/58Exploit
- http://www.osvdb.org/52206
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498746/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498981/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498982/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47316
- http://cvs.php.net/viewvc.cgi/php-src/NEWS?r1=1.2027.2.547.2.1313&r2=1.2027.2.54Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/achievement_securityalert/58Exploit
- http://www.osvdb.org/52206
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498746/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498981/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498982/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47316
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-7068?
CVE-2008-7068 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The dba_replace function in PHP 5.2.6 and 4.x allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (file truncation) via a key with the NULL byte. NOTE: this might only be a vulnerability ...
How severe is CVE-2008-7068?
CVE-2008-7068 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-2008-7068?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Php Php.