PHP 5.2.4 MySQL memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in PHP 5.2.4. The affected element is an unknown function of the component MySQL. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2007-4889. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in PHP 5.2.4 (Programming Language Software). This affects an unknown functionality of the component MySQL. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The MySQL extension in PHP 5.2.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass safe_mode and open_basedir restrictions via the MySQL (1) LOAD_FILE, (2) INTO DUMPFILE, and (3) INTO OUTFILE functions, a different issue than CVE-2007-3997.

The weakness was released 09/13/2007 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2007-4889 since 09/13/2007. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/21/2021).

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.

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 (36555), Tenable (28181) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-37271†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-3287, VDB-3284, VDB-3285 and VDB-3282. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 28181
Nessus Name: PHP < 5.2.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 110179
OpenVAS Name: PHP version smaller than 5.2.5
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09/13/2007 +3 days 🔍
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11/15/2012 +1890 days 🔍
03/16/2015 +851 days 🔍
07/21/2021 +2319 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: php.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2007-4889 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-4889
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-38781
X-Force: 36555
Vulnerability Center: 37271 - The MySQL Extension in PHP 5.2.4 and Earlier Allows Remote Security Bypass, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 12:18
Updated: 07/21/2021 20:55
Changes: 03/16/2015 12:18 (62), 04/21/2017 13:15 (1), 07/21/2021 20:55 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:461:103

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