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CVE-2005-3389

First published: Tue Nov 01 2005(Updated: )

The parse_str function in PHP 4.x up to 4.4.0 and 5.x up to 5.0.5, when called with only one parameter, allows remote attackers to enable the register_globals directive via inputs that cause a request to be terminated due to the memory_limit setting, which causes PHP to set an internal flag that enables register_globals and allows attackers to exploit vulnerabilities in PHP applications that would otherwise be protected.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
PHP=4.3.9
PHP=4.2.0
PHP=5.0.0-beta1
PHP=4.1.0
PHP=4.3.4
PHP=4.0.4
PHP=4.3.0
PHP=4.0.5
PHP=5.0.5
PHP=4.3.6
PHP=5.0.1
PHP=4.0.7-rc2
PHP=4.3.7
PHP=5.0.4
PHP=4.0.7-rc1
PHP=4.2.2
PHP=4.3.2
PHP=4.3.11
PHP=4.0.0
PHP=4.0.3-patch1
PHP=4.0.7
PHP=4.0.2
PHP=4.3.3
PHP=4.1.1
PHP=5.0.0-rc2
PHP=5.0.3
PHP=4.2.3
PHP=4.0.1-patch1
PHP=5.0.0-rc3
PHP=4.0.1-patch2
PHP=4.0.6
PHP=4.1.2
PHP=5.0.0-beta3
PHP=4.0.7-rc3
PHP=4.3.1
PHP=4.4.0
PHP=4.3.10
PHP=4.2.1
PHP=5.0.0-rc1
PHP=4.0.1
PHP=5.0.2
PHP=4.2
PHP=4.0.3
PHP=5.0.0-beta4
PHP=5.0.0
PHP=4.3.8
PHP=4.3.5
PHP=5.0.0-beta2

Remedy

http://secunia.com/advisories/17371

Remedy

http://www.php.net/release_4_4_1.php

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15249

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-3389?

    The severity of CVE-2005-3389 is classified as critical due to the potential for remote code execution when the register_globals directive is enabled.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-3389?

    To fix CVE-2005-3389, ensure that your PHP configuration disables register_globals and update to a version of PHP that is not affected, specifically higher than 5.0.5.

  • What are the affected PHP versions for CVE-2005-3389?

    CVE-2005-3389 affects PHP versions 4.x up to 4.4.0 and 5.x up to 5.0.5.

  • Can CVE-2005-3389 allow attackers to manipulate my web application?

    Yes, CVE-2005-3389 can enable attackers to manipulate input, potentially leading to unauthorized access or code execution.

  • Is CVE-2005-3389 a widespread vulnerability?

    Yes, CVE-2005-3389 is widespread as it affects many older versions of PHP commonly used in applications.

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