CVE-2005-3054: Low severity PHP PHP vulnerability

Published Sep 26, 2005
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Updated

fopenwrappers.c in PHP 4.4.0, and possibly other versions, does not properly restrict access to other directories when the openbasedir directive includes a trailing slash, which allows PHP scripts in one directory to access files in other directories whose names are substrings of the original directory.

Affected Software

1 affected component
PHP PHP=4.4.0

Event History

Sep 26, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3054?

CVE-2005-3054 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How does CVE-2005-3054 affect PHP applications?

CVE-2005-3054 allows PHP scripts to access files outside of their designated directories when the open_basedir directive is misconfigured.

3

How do I fix CVE-2005-3054?

To fix CVE-2005-3054, ensure that the open_basedir directive is correctly set without a trailing slash.

4

What versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2005-3054?

CVE-2005-3054 specifically affects PHP version 4.4.0 and potentially other versions leading up to that release.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2005-3054?

Yes, upgrading to a later version of PHP that addresses this vulnerability is recommended to mitigate CVE-2005-3054.

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