PHP 5.2.4 httpd.conf access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in PHP 5.2.4. This affects an unknown part of the component httpd.conf Handler. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2007-5900. Additionally, an exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in PHP 5.2.4 (Programming Language Software). Affected is an unknown code block of the component httpd.conf Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

PHP before 5.2.5 allows local users to bypass protection mechanisms configured through php_admin_value or php_admin_flag in httpd.conf by using ini_set to modify arbitrary configuration variables, a different issue than CVE-2006-4625.

The bug was discovered 11/08/2007. The weakness was released 11/12/2007 by Laurent Gaffie with PHP (Website). The advisory is shared for download at php.net. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2007-5900 since 11/08/2007. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 4 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 28181 (PHP < 5.2.5 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.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (38590), Tenable (28181), SecurityFocus (BID 26403†), OSVDB (38680†) and Secunia (SA27648†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-3287, VDB-3284, VDB-3285 and VDB-3282. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 28181
Nessus Name: PHP < 5.2.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 835181
OpenVAS Name: HP StorageWorks Default Accounts and Directory Traversal Vulnerabilities
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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: Laurent Gaffie
Organization: PHP
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2007-5900 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-5900
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-3456

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X-Force: 38590
SecurityFocus: 26403 - PHP 5.2.4 and Prior Versions Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 27648 - PHP Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 38680 - CVE-2007-5900 - PHP - Security Bypass Issue
SecurityTracker: 1018934
Vulnerability Center: 16935 - PHP < 5.2.5 Local Protection Mechanisms Bypass, Medium

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

Created: 12/03/2007 13:49
Updated: 07/31/2019 20:26
Changes: 12/03/2007 13:49 (88), 07/31/2019 20:26 (9)
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Committer: stfr
Cache ID: 216::103

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