CVE-2002-0081: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Mar 08 2002(Updated: )
Buffer overflows in (1) php_mime_split in PHP 4.1.0, 4.1.1, and 4.0.6 and earlier, and (2) php3_mime_split in PHP 3.0.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a multipart/form-data HTTP POST request when file_uploads is enabled.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PHP | =3.0 | |
| PHP | =4.1.0 | |
| PHP | =4.1.1 | |
| PHP | =4.0.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.php.net/downloads.php
- http://security.e-matters.de/advisories/012002.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-035.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-040.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-115
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-05.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/297363
- http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-1924.html
- http://online.securityfocus.com/advisories/3911
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000468
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8281.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4183
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2002_007_mod_php4_txt.html
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-017.php
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101537076619812&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=vuln-dev&m=101468694824998&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=101484975231922&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101484705523351&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101497256024338&w=2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0081?
CVE-2002-0081 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0081?
To fix CVE-2002-0081, upgrade to PHP version 4.1.2 or later, or 5.0.0 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2002-0081?
CVE-2002-0081 affects PHP versions 3.0.x, 4.0.6, 4.1.0, and 4.1.1.
What kind of attack does CVE-2002-0081 enable?
CVE-2002-0081 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted HTTP POST requests.
Is CVE-2002-0081 still relevant today?
While CVE-2002-0081 is an older vulnerability, it remains relevant for legacy systems still using the affected PHP versions.
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