PHP up to 5.1.5 safe_mode/open_basedir memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in PHP up to 5.1.5. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument safe_mode/open_basedir leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2006-1017. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in PHP up to 5.1.5 (Programming Language Software). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument safe_mode/open_basedir with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The c-client library 2000, 2001, or 2004 for PHP before 4.4.4 and 5.x before 5.1.5 do not check the (1) safe_mode or (2) open_basedir functions, and when used in applications that accept user-controlled input for the mailbox argument to the imap_open function, allow remote attackers to obtain access to an IMAP stream data structure and conduct unauthorized IMAP actions.

The weakness was published 08/18/2006 with PHP Team (Website). The advisory is shared at php.net. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-1017 since 03/06/2006. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 17713 (PHP 5.1.x < 5.1.5 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 (24964), Tenable (17713), SecurityFocus (BID 16878†), OSVDB (23535†) and Secunia (SA21546†). Similar entries are available at VDB-2068, VDB-2067, VDB-2469 and VDB-2468. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 17713
Nessus Name: PHP 5.1.x < 5.1.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 110188
OpenVAS Name: PHP version smaller than 4.4.4
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: php.net

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Sourcesinfo

Product: php.org

Advisory: php.net
Researcher: http://www.php.net
Organization: PHP Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-1017 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-1017
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-2465
X-Force: 24964 - PHP multiple imap functions safemode and open_basedir restriction bypass, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 16878 - PHP Multiple Security Bypass Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 21546 - PHP Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 23535 - PHP imap_open() Function open_basedir/safe_mode Bypass
Vulnerability Center: 12332 - PHP Security Bypass via IMAP Functions, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2006-0772

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/18/2006 16:22
Changes: 08/18/2006 16:22 (93)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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