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CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2006-2563

First published: Mon May 29 2006(Updated: )

The cURL library (libcurl) in PHP 4.4.2 and 5.1.4 allows attackers to bypass safe mode and read files via a file:// request containing null characters.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
PHP=5.1.4
PHP=4.4.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-2563?

    CVE-2006-2563 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized file access.

  • How can I fix CVE-2006-2563?

    To fix CVE-2006-2563, it's recommended to upgrade to a version of PHP that is not vulnerable, such as versions later than 5.1.4 and 4.4.2.

  • Which versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2006-2563?

    CVE-2006-2563 affects PHP versions 4.4.2 and 5.1.4.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2006-2563 enable?

    CVE-2006-2563 allows attackers to bypass safe mode restrictions and read arbitrary files on the server using crafted file:// requests.

  • Is my server safe if I am not using PHP 4.4.2 or 5.1.4?

    If you are using a version of PHP newer than 5.1.4 or 4.4.2, your server is not vulnerable to CVE-2006-2563.

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