Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the crypt function in PHP before 5.3.7 allows context-dependent attackers to have an unspecified impact via a long salt argument, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-2483.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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://osvdb.org/74738
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5130
- http://svn.php.net/viewvc/php/php-src/branches/PHP_5_3/ext/standard/php_crypt_r.
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:165
- http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.php#5.3.7
- http://www.php.net/archive/2011.php#id2011-08-18-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/49241
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69427
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Feb/msg00000.html
- http://osvdb.org/74738
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5130
- http://svn.php.net/viewvc/php/php-src/branches/PHP_5_3/ext/standard/php_crypt_r.
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:165
- http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.php#5.3.7
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3268?
CVE-2011-3268 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the crypt function in PHP before 5.3.7 allows context-dependent attackers to have an unspecified impact via a long salt argument, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-2483.
How severe is CVE-2011-3268?
CVE-2011-3268 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-3268?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Php Php.