CVE-2002-1396: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Jan 17 2003(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the wordwrap function in PHP after 4.1.2 and before 4.3.0 may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PHP | =4.2.0 | |
| PHP | =4.2.2 | |
| PHP | =4.2.3 | |
| PHP | =4.1.2 | |
| PHP | =4.2.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=20927
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6488
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/linux/engarde/2003-q1/0003.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/4862
- http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:019
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-017.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2003_009_mod_php4.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104102689503192&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10944
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1396?
CVE-2002-1396 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow denial of service or arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1396?
To fix CVE-2002-1396, upgrade PHP to a version later than 4.3.0.
Which versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2002-1396?
CVE-2002-1396 affects PHP versions 4.1.2 to 4.2.3.
Can CVE-2002-1396 lead to remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2002-1396 can potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely.
What mitigation strategies exist for CVE-2002-1396?
Mitigation strategies include updating PHP to a secure version and applying any available security patches.
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