PHP up to 5.1.0 htaccess posix_mkfifo access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in PHP up to 5.1.0. Affected by this issue is the function posix_mkfifo of the component htaccess. Such manipulation leads to access control. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2009-3558. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in PHP up to 5.1.0 (Programming Language Software). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function posix_mkfifo of the component htaccess. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-264. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The posix_mkfifo function in ext/posix/posix.c in PHP before 5.2.12 and 5.3.x before 5.3.1 allows context-dependent attackers to bypass open_basedir restrictions, and create FIFO files, via the pathname and mode arguments, as demonstrated by creating a .htaccess file.

The weakness was released 11/23/2009 (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2009-3558. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 43342 (FreeBSD : php -- multiple vulnerabilities (39a25a63-eb5c-11de-b650-00215c6a37bb)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 12318 (PHP Versions Prior to 5.2.12 Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 5.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (53568), Tenable (43342), SecurityFocus (BID 36554†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-24165†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-50875. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 43342
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : php -- multiple vulnerabilities (39a25a63-eb5c-11de-b650-00215c6a37bb)
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OpenVAS ID: 66779
OpenVAS Name: Slackware Advisory SSA:2010-024-02 php
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PHP 5.1.1

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09/30/2009 🔍
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10/05/2009 +4 days 🔍
11/23/2009 +49 days 🔍
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03/18/2015 +1940 days 🔍
08/28/2021 +2355 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: php.org

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2009-3558 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-3558
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-50876

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X-Force: 53568
SecurityFocus: 36554 - PHP 'posix_mkfifo()' 'open_basedir' Restriction Bypass Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 24165 - PHP <= 5.2.11 and 5.3 posix_mkfifo Function Security Restrictions Bypass Vulnerability, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 08/28/2021 02:49
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (62), 02/17/2017 11:25 (9), 08/28/2021 02:41 (4), 08/28/2021 02:49 (1)
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