CVE-2002-0253
First published: Fri May 03 2002(Updated: )
PHP, when not configured with the "display_errors = Off" setting in php.ini, allows remote attackers to obtain the physical path for an include file via a trailing slash in a request to a directly accessible PHP program, which modifies the base path, causes the include directive to fail, and produces an error message that contains the path.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PHP | =4.1.0 | |
| PHP | =4.0.4 | |
| PHP | =4.0.5 | |
| PHP | =4.0 | |
| PHP | =4.0.1-patch2 | |
| PHP | =4.0.6 | |
| PHP | =4.1.2 | |
| PHP | =4.0.1 | |
| PHP | =4.0.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0253?
CVE-2002-0253 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive filesystem information.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0253?
To fix CVE-2002-0253, ensure that the 'display_errors' directive is set to 'Off' in the php.ini configuration file.
What versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2002-0253?
CVE-2002-0253 affects PHP versions 4.0.0 through 4.1.2.
Can CVE-2002-0253 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-0253 can be exploited remotely by attackers who send crafted requests to affected PHP applications.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2002-0253?
The potential consequences of CVE-2002-0253 include leakage of sensitive information about the server's file structure.
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