Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the php_parserr function in ext/standard/dns.c in PHP 5.6.0beta4 and earlier allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted DNS TXT record, related to the dns_get_record function.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.3 |
| Php | Php | >= 5.3.0, < 5.3.29 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00001.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-07/msg00001.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-07/msg00002.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-06/msg00051.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-07/msg00032.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=141017844705317&w=2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1765.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1766.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59270Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59329Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59418Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59496Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59513Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59652Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60998Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-4049?
CVE-2014-4049 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). Heap-based buffer overflow in the php_parserr function in ext/standard/dns.c in PHP 5.6.0beta4 and earlier allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary cod...
How severe is CVE-2014-4049?
CVE-2014-4049 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-4049?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opensuse Opensuse, Php Php, Debian Debian Linux.