PHP up to 4.3.1 socket_iovec_alloc() integer coercion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in PHP up to 4.3.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component socket_iovec_alloc(). Executing a manipulation can lead to integer coercion. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2003-0166. The attack is only possible within the local network. Moreover, an exploit is present. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in PHP up to 4.3.1 (Programming Language Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component socket_iovec_alloc(). The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer coercion vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-192. Integer coercion refers to a set of flaws pertaining to the type casting, extension, or truncation of primitive data types. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Integer signedness error in emalloc() function for PHP before 4.3.2 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) and possibly execute arbitrary code via negative arguments to functions such as (1) socket_recv, (2) socket_recvfrom, and possibly other functions.

The weakness was disclosed 03/25/2003 by Sir Mordred as confirmed posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2003-0166. The attack can only be done within the local network. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 11468 (PHP socket_iovec_alloc() Function Overflow), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (11698), Exploit-DB (22419), Tenable (11468), SecurityFocus (BID 7187†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-8212†). The entries VDB-20321 and VDB-67722 are pretty similar. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Base Score: 6.3
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Class: Integer coercion
CWE: CWE-192 / CWE-189
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Nessus ID: 11468
Nessus Name: PHP socket_iovec_alloc() Function Overflow
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: securityfocus.com

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Sourcesinfo

Product: php.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Sir Mordred
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2003-0166 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0166
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-22
X-Force: 11698 - PHP str_repeat integer overflow
SecurityFocus: 7187 - PHP socket_iovec_alloc() Integer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 8212 - DoS and Code Execution in PHP 4.0 0 - 4.3.1 via Multiple Functions, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/25/2003 01:00
Updated: 12/26/2024 06:22
Changes: 03/25/2003 01:00 (50), 12/13/2016 20:20 (24), 03/08/2021 07:39 (2), 03/08/2021 07:45 (1), 12/26/2024 06:22 (24)
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