PHP 5.2.3 win_shell_execute privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in PHP 5.2.3. The affected element is the function win_shell_execute. This manipulation causes privileges management. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2007-4010. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in PHP 5.2.3 (Programming Language Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function win_shell_execute. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The win32std extension in PHP 5.2.3 does not follow safe_mode and disable_functions restrictions, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the win_shell_execute function.

The weakness was released 07/25/2007 by shinnai (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at milw0rm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2007-4010 since 07/25/2007. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 25971 (PHP < 5.2.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (35604), Tenable (25971), SecurityFocus (BID 25041†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-37279†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-3145, VDB-35567, VDB-38254 and VDB-37828. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Nessus ID: 25971
Nessus Name: PHP < 5.2.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 110184
OpenVAS Name: PHP version smaller than 5.2.4
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03/15/2015 +847 days 🔍
09/28/2024 +3485 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: php.org

Advisory: milw0rm.com⛔
Researcher: shinnai
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2007-4010 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-4010
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-38011
X-Force: 35604
SecurityFocus: 25041 - PHP Win32STD Extension Safe_Mode and Disable_Functions Restriction Bypass Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 37279 - PHP 5.2.3 Remote Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability via the Win_Shell _Execution Command, High

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

Created: 03/15/2015 15:58
Updated: 09/28/2024 03:11
Changes: 03/15/2015 15:58 (62), 04/21/2017 13:17 (8), 07/21/2021 10:52 (3), 07/21/2021 10:57 (1), 09/28/2024 03:11 (17)
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