zend 2.2.3 php.ini -f symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in zend 2.2.3. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file php.ini. The manipulation of the argument -f leads to symlink. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2007-1369. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in zend 2.2.3 and classified as problematic. This issue affects an unknown functionality of the file php.ini. The manipulation of the argument -f with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-61. The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

ini_modifier (sgid-zendtech) in Zend Platform 2.2.3 and earlier allows local users to modify the system php.ini file by editing a copy of php.ini file using the -f parameter, and then performing a symlink attack using the directory that contains the attacker-controlled php.ini file, and linking this directory to /usr/local/Zend/etc.

The weakness was shared 01/26/2007 by Stefan Esser (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at zend.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2007-1369 since 03/09/2007. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known.

After 2 months, there has been an exploit disclosed. The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:php.ini it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (32820), Exploit-DB (29712), SecurityFocus (BID 22802†), OSVDB (32773†) and Secunia (SA24501†). The entries VDB-35520 and VDB-85270 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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01/26/2007 🔍
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03/09/2007 +6 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: zend.com
Researcher: Stefan Esser
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2007-1369 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-1369
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-35519
X-Force: 32820 - Zend platform ini_modifier file privilege escalation
SecurityFocus: 22802 - Zend Platform PHP.INI File Modification Vulnerability
Secunia: 24501 - Zend Platform "ini_modifier" Password Bypass and Insecure Permissions, Less Critical
OSVDB: 32773 - Zend Platform ini_modifier Authentication Bypass Local Privilege Escalation
Vupen: ADV-2007-0829

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

Created: 03/13/2015 12:16
Updated: 04/14/2025 01:41
Changes: 03/13/2015 12:16 (61), 08/26/2018 09:41 (6), 04/14/2025 01:41 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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