PHP up to 4.2.3 IMAP Header imap_header To denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in PHP. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function imap_header of the component IMAP Header Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument To results in denial of service. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2002-2215. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in PHP (Programming Language Software). This affects the function imap_header of the component IMAP Header Handler. The manipulation of the argument To with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

The imap_header function in the IMAP functionality for PHP before 4.3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via an e-mail message with a large number of "To" addresses, which triggers an error in the rfc822_write_address function.

The weakness was disclosed 12/31/2002 as Bug 175040 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is shared at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2002-2215. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 21594 (RHEL 2.1 : php (RHSA-2006:0501)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Red Hat Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 117716 (CentOS Security Update for PHP (CESA-2006:0501)).

Upgrading to version 4.3.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (21594) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-24216†). The entries VDB-2132, VDB-2131, VDB-2133 and VDB-19856 are pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 21594
Nessus Name: RHEL 2.1 : php (RHSA-2006:0501)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PHP 4.3.0

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Sourcesinfo

Product: php.org

Advisory: Bug 175040
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2002-2215 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-2215
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19857
Vulnerability Center: 24216 - PHP Prior to 4.3.0 IMAP Functionality Remote DoS Vulnerability via E-mail Message, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/06/2014 12:34
Updated: 06/28/2021 10:06
Changes: 08/06/2014 12:34 (60), 02/17/2017 11:31 (6), 06/28/2021 10:04 (4), 06/28/2021 10:06 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:9CE:103

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