Vulnerability Description
The JSON_parser function (ext/json/JSON_parser.c) in PHP 5.2.x before 5.2.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via a malformed string to the json_decode API function.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Php | Php | 5.2.0 |
References
- http://cvs.php.net/viewvc.cgi/php-src/ext/json/JSON_parser.c?r1=1.1.2.14&r2=1.1.
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Sep/msg00004.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-07/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34770
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34830
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34933
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35003
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35007
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35306
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35685
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36701
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3865
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1775
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1789
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:090
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1271?
CVE-2009-1271 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The JSON_parser function (ext/json/JSON_parser.c) in PHP 5.2.x before 5.2.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via a malformed string to the json_decode API func...
How severe is CVE-2009-1271?
CVE-2009-1271 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-2009-1271?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Php Php.