Scottmac Libmbfl 1.1.0 mb_strcut third input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Scottmac Libmbfl 1.1.0. The impacted element is the function mb_strcut. Performing a manipulation of the argument third results in input validation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2010-4156. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Scottmac Libmbfl 1.1.0. This affects the function mb_strcut. The manipulation of the argument third with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

The mb_strcut function in Libmbfl 1.1.0, as used in PHP 5.3.x through 5.3.3, allows context-dependent attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information via a large value of the third parameter (aka the length parameter).

The weakness was published 11/09/2010 by Mateusz Kocielski (oss-sec). The advisory is shared at openwall.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2010-4156 since 11/04/2010. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 50536 (Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : libmbfl (MDVSA-2010:225-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 86938 (HP System Management Homepage Multiple Vulnerabilities (HPSBMA02662)).

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 (63130), Exploit-DB (34979), Tenable (50536), SecurityFocus (BID 44727†) and Secunia (SA42135†). Similar entries are available at VDB-3695, VDB-5786, VDB-5794 and VDB-9021. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Access: Public
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Nessus ID: 50536
Nessus Name: Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : libmbfl (MDVSA-2010:225-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 880510
OpenVAS Name: CentOS Update for php53 CESA-2011:0196 centos5 i386
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 49354
Researcher: Mateusz Kocielski
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2010-4156 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-4156
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-55425

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X-Force: 63130
SecurityFocus: 44727 - PHP 'mb_strcut()' Function Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Secunia: 42135 - PHP "mb_strcut()" Information Disclosure Security Issue, Not Critical
Vulnerability Center: 28144 - PHP 5.3.x through 5.3.3 Remote Information Disclosure Vulnerability, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2011-0020

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Created: 03/19/2015 14:37
Updated: 01/04/2025 15:44
Changes: 03/19/2015 14:37 (64), 03/09/2017 08:05 (15), 09/29/2021 01:22 (3), 09/29/2021 01:29 (1), 09/29/2021 01:37 (2), 01/04/2025 15:44 (22)
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Cache ID: 216:4ED:103

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