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CVE-2002-2215

First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )

The imap_header function in the IMAP functionality for PHP before 4.3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via an e-mail message with a large number of "To" addresses, which triggers an error in the rfc822_write_address function.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
PHP=3.0
PHP=4.0-beta1
PHP=3.0.5
PHP=3.0.11
PHP=4.0-beta4
PHP=4.2.0
PHP=3.0.1
PHP=3.0.2
PHP=4.1.0
PHP=4.0.4
PHP=4.0.5
PHP=3.0.8
PHP<=4.2.3
PHP=3.0.13
PHP=4.0.7-rc2
PHP=4.0.7-rc1
PHP=4.2.2
PHP=4.0-rc1
PHP=3.0.7
PHP=3.0.6
PHP=4.0.3-patch1
PHP=3.0.17
PHP=4.0.7
PHP=4.0.2
PHP=4.1.1
PHP=3.0.15
PHP=3.0.16
PHP=3.0.10
PHP=3.0.4
PHP=4.0.1-patch1
PHP=4.0
PHP=4.0-beta2
PHP=4.0.1-patch2
PHP=4.0.6
PHP=4.1.2
PHP=4.0.7-rc3
PHP=4.0-rc2
PHP=3.0.18
PHP=4.0-beta_4_patch1
PHP=4.2.1
PHP=4.0.4-patch1
PHP=4.0.1
PHP=3.0.12
PHP=4.2
PHP=4.0-beta3
PHP=4.0.3
PHP=3.0.14
PHP=3.0.9
PHP=3.0.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-2215?

    CVE-2002-2215 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-2215?

    To fix CVE-2002-2215, upgrade to PHP version 4.3.0 or later.

  • What are the affected PHP versions for CVE-2002-2215?

    CVE-2002-2215 affects PHP versions prior to 4.3.0, including 3.0.x and 4.0.x.

  • Can CVE-2002-2215 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2002-2215 can be exploited remotely through crafted email messages.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2002-2215?

    Exploiting CVE-2002-2215 can lead to a denial of service, causing the application to become unresponsive.

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