PHP 4.2.2/4.3.9/4.3.10/5.0.3 swf_definepoly infinite loop

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in PHP 4.2.2/4.3.9/4.3.10/5.0.3 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function swf_definepoly. The manipulation results in infinite loop. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2005-0524. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in PHP 4.2.2/4.3.9/4.3.10/5.0.3 (Programming Language Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function swf_definepoly. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a infinite loop vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-835. The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

The php_handle_iff function in image.c for PHP 4.2.2, 4.3.9, 4.3.10 and 5.0.3, as reachable by the getimagesize PHP function, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a -8 size value.

The bug was discovered 02/23/2005. The weakness was published 03/31/2005 with iDEFENSE (Website). The advisory is shared for download at php.net. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2005-0524 since 02/23/2005. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 36 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 18437 (Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities (Security Update 2005-006)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 117972 (CentOS Security Update for PHP (CESA-2005:405)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at php.net. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (19920), Tenable (18437), SecurityFocus (BID 12962†), OSVDB (15183†) and Secunia (SA14792†). Similar entries are available at VDB-1318, VDB-1319, VDB-1554 and VDB-1549. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Infinite loop
CWE: CWE-835 / CWE-404
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 18437
Nessus Name: Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities (Security Update 2005-006)
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OpenVAS ID: 54917
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Security Advisory GLSA 200504-15 (PHP)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: php.net

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Sourcesinfo

Product: php.org

Advisory: php.net
Organization: iDEFENSE
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2005-0524 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-0524
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1320

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X-Force: 19920
SecurityFocus: 12962 - PHP Group PHP Image File Format Remote Denial Of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 14792 - PHP Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 15183 - PHP getimagesize() php_handle_iff() Function DoS
SecurityTracker: 1013619 - PHP Infinite Loops in getimagesize() Lets Users Deny Service
Vulnerability Center: 7494
Vupen: ADV-2005-0305

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/04/2005 11:56
Updated: 06/28/2024 04:34
Changes: 04/04/2005 11:56 (70), 06/08/2017 23:45 (12), 03/10/2021 18:57 (7), 03/10/2021 19:00 (1), 06/28/2024 04:34 (16)
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