PHP 4.2.x/4.3.x on Apache2 mod_php information disclosure ⚔ [Disputed]

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in PHP 4.2.x/4.3.x on Apache2. This impacts an unknown function of the component mod_php. Executing a manipulation can lead to information disclosure. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2003-1307. The attack requires access to the local network. Furthermore, an exploit is available. There is ongoing doubt regarding the real existence of this vulnerability. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in PHP 4.2.x/4.3.x on Apache2 (Programming Language Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component mod_php. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

** DISPUTED ** The mod_php module for the Apache HTTP Server allows local users with write access to PHP scripts to send signals to the server s process group and use the server s file descriptors, as demonstrated by sending a STOP signal, then intercepting incoming connections on the server s TCP port. NOTE: the PHP developer has disputed this vulnerability, saying "The opened file descriptors are opened by Apache. It is the job of Apache to protect them ... Not a bug in PHP."

The bug was discovered 12/26/2003. The weakness was published 12/26/2003 by Steve Grubb (LINUX) (Website). The advisory is shared for download at secunia.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2003-1307 since 10/23/2006. Access to the local network is required for this attack. The requirement for exploitation is a single authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.

It is possible to download the exploit at securiteam.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 86623 (Apache mod_php Module File Descriptor Leakage Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at apache.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (14075), Exploit-DB (23481), SecurityFocus (BID 9302†), OSVDB (3215†) and Secunia (SA10507†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: apache.org

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Sourcesinfo

Product: php.org

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Researcher: Steve Grubb (LINUX)
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2003-1307 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-1307
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-460
X-Force: 14075 - Apache HTTP Server mod_php file descriptor leak, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 9302 - Apache mod_php Module File Descriptor Leakage Vulnerability
Secunia: 10507 - PHP / mod_php File Descriptor Leakage Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 3215 - mod_php for Apache HTTP Server File Descriptor Leakage
SecuriTeam: securiteam.com
Vulnerability Center: 25499 - Apache HTTP Server mod_php Module File Descriptor Leakage Vulnerability via PHP Scripts, Low

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

Entryinfo

Created: 01/06/2004 11:55
Updated: 07/14/2025 14:20
Changes: 01/06/2004 11:55 (83), 06/27/2019 15:03 (4), 08/08/2024 06:35 (16), 10/20/2024 20:01 (1), 07/14/2025 14:20 (4)
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