PHP 5.2.10 exif_read_data input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in PHP 5.2.10. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function exif_read_data. The manipulation leads to input validation. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2009-2687. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in PHP 5.2.10 (Programming Language Software) and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function exif_read_data. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

The exif_read_data function in the Exif module in PHP before 5.2.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed JPEG image with invalid offset fields, a different issue than CVE-2005-3353.

The weakness was released 06/18/2009 with PHP (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at xforce.iss.net. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2009-2687. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 67986 (Oracle Linux 3 / 4 / 5 : php (ELSA-2010-0040)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Oracle Linux Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 118111 (HP-UX Running Apache with PHP Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability (HPSBUX02543)).

Upgrading to version 5.2.10 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (51253), Tenable (67986), SecurityFocus (BID 35440†), OSVDB (55222†) and Secunia (SA35441†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-51227, VDB-51226, VDB-50920 and VDB-50887. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 67986
Nessus Name: Oracle Linux 3 / 4 / 5 : php (ELSA-2010-0040)
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OpenVAS ID: 880351
OpenVAS Name: CentOS Update for php CESA-2010:0040 centos3 i386
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PHP 5.2.10

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Sourcesinfo

Product: php.org

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Organization: PHP
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2009-2687 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-2687
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-49271

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X-Force: 51253
SecurityFocus: 35440 - PHP 'exif_read_data()' JPEG Image Processing Denial Of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 35441
OSVDB: 55222 - PHP exif_read_data() Function JPG Handling DoS
Vulnerability Center: 23339 - PHP Prior to 5.2.10 JPEG Image Processing Remote DoS Vulnerability, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 02/13/2025 00:35
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (67), 02/13/2017 10:34 (10), 08/13/2021 13:30 (4), 08/13/2021 13:37 (1), 02/13/2025 00:35 (17)
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