CVE-2005-1042: Integer Overflow
First published: Tue Apr 12 2005(Updated: )
Integer overflow in the exif_process_IFD_TAG function in exif.c in PHP before 4.3.11 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an IFD tag that leads to a negative byte count.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PHP | =4.3.9 | |
| PHP | =4.3.4 | |
| PHP | =4.3.0 | |
| PHP | =4.3.6 | |
| PHP | =4.3.7 | |
| PHP | =4.3.2 | |
| PHP | =4.3.3 | |
| PHP | =4.3.1 | |
| PHP | =4.3.10 | |
| PHP | =4.3.8 | |
| PHP | =4.3.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://cvs.php.net/diff.php/php-src/ext/exif/exif.c?r1=1.118.2.33&r2=1.118.2.34&ty=u
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Jun/msg00000.html
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200504-15.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:072
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-405.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-406.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=154021
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10822
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/112-1/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1042?
CVE-2005-1042 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1042?
To fix CVE-2005-1042, upgrade your PHP installation to version 4.3.11 or later.
Which versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2005-1042?
CVE-2005-1042 affects multiple versions of PHP prior to 4.3.11, including 4.3.0 through 4.3.10.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2005-1042?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2005-1042 to execute arbitrary code remotely by crafting a malicious IFD tag.
Is CVE-2005-1042 related to file uploads in PHP?
Yes, CVE-2005-1042 can be exploited during image uploads that include EXIF metadata.
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