PHP 5.1.0/5.1.1 Session ID Cookie format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in PHP 5.1.0/5.1.1 and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Session ID Cookie Handler. Performing a manipulation results in format string. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2006-0200. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in PHP 5.1.0/5.1.1 (Programming Language Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component Session ID Cookie Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Format string vulnerability in the error-reporting feature in the mysqli extension in PHP 5.1.0 and 5.1.1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in MySQL error messages.

The weakness was disclosed 01/13/2006 by Stefan Esser with Hardened-PHP Project (Website). The advisory is shared at hardened-php.net. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2006-0200 since 01/13/2006. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 17712 (PHP 5.1.x < 5.1.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r.

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. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (24095), Tenable (17712), SecurityFocus (BID 16219†), OSVDB (22479†) and Secunia (SA18431†). The entries VDB-1978 and VDB-1979 are pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 17712
Nessus Name: PHP 5.1.x < 5.1.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 110177
OpenVAS Name: PHP version smaller than 5.1.2
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: php.net

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Sourcesinfo

Product: php.org

Advisory: hardened-php.net
Researcher: Stefan Esser
Organization: Hardened-PHP Project
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-0200 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-0200
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1977
X-Force: 24095 - PHP ext/mysqli exception handling format string, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 16219 - PHP MySQLI Error Logging Remote Format String Vulnerability
Secunia: 18431 - PHP Multiple Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
OSVDB: 22479
SecurityTracker: 1015485
Vulnerability Center: 11011 - PHP MySQLI Extension Exception Handling Format String Might Allow Arbitrary Code Execution, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2006-0369

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/18/2006 11:56
Updated: 03/12/2021 11:15
Changes: 01/18/2006 11:56 (56), 01/11/2019 12:23 (34), 03/12/2021 11:08 (4), 03/12/2021 11:15 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:E19:103

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