Vulnerability Description
The (1) ZipArchive::addGlob and (2) ZipArchive::addPattern functions in ext/zip/php_zip.c in PHP 5.3.6 allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via certain flags arguments, as demonstrated by (a) GLOB_ALTDIRFUNC and (b) GLOB_APPEND.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Php | Php | 5.3.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Feb/msg00000.html
- http://securityreason.com/achievement_securityalert/100Exploit
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8342
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5130
- http://svn.php.net/viewvc/?view=revision&revision=310814Patch
- http://svn.php.net/viewvc/php/php-src/branches/PHP_5_3/ext/zip/php_zip.c?view=loPatch
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:165
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/01/6Patch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/01/7
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/01/8
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/519385/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/49252
- https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=54681Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69320
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Feb/msg00000.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1657?
CVE-2011-1657 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The (1) ZipArchive::addGlob and (2) ZipArchive::addPattern functions in ext/zip/php_zip.c in PHP 5.3.6 allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via certain fl...
How severe is CVE-2011-1657?
CVE-2011-1657 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-2011-1657?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Php Php.