CVE-2004-1392: Medium severity PHP PHP vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2004
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Updated

PHP 4.0 with cURL functions allows remote attackers to bypass the openbasedir setting and read arbitrary files via a file: URL argument to the curlinit function.

Affected Software

14 affected components
PHP PHP=4.0.4
PHP PHP=4.0.5
PHP PHP=4.0.7-rc2
PHP PHP=4.0.7-rc1
PHP PHP=4.0.3-patch1
PHP PHP=4.0.7
PHP PHP=4.0.2
PHP PHP=4.0.1-patch1
PHP PHP=4.0
PHP PHP=4.0.1-patch2
PHP PHP=4.0.6
PHP PHP=4.0.7-rc3
PHP PHP=4.0.1
PHP PHP=4.0.3

Event History

Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Feb 6, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1392?

CVE-2004-1392 is considered a medium-level vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-1392?

To fix CVE-2004-1392, upgrade to a secure version of PHP that does not allow bypassing the open_basedir restriction.

3

What versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2004-1392?

CVE-2004-1392 affects PHP versions 4.0.0 through 4.0.7-rc3.

4

Can CVE-2004-1392 be exploited without authentication?

Yes, CVE-2004-1392 can be exploited by remote attackers without requiring authentication.

5

What type of attack does CVE-2004-1392 facilitate?

CVE-2004-1392 facilitates file disclosure attacks, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files on the server.

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