CVE-2006-4481
First published: Thu Aug 31 2006(Updated: )
The (1) file_exists and (2) imap_reopen functions in PHP before 5.1.5 do not check for the safe_mode and open_basedir settings, which allows local users to bypass the settings. NOTE: the error_log function is covered by CVE-2006-3011, and the imap_open function is covered by CVE-2006-1017.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PHP | =5.1.2 | |
| PHP | =5.1.1 | |
| PHP | =5.1.4 | |
| PHP | =5.1.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.php.net/release_5_1_5.php
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21546
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-342-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21768
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21842
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_52_php.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19582
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22039
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:162
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3318
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4481?
CVE-2006-4481 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4481?
To fix CVE-2006-4481, upgrade PHP to version 5.1.5 or later.
Which versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2006-4481?
CVE-2006-4481 affects PHP versions 5.1.0, 5.1.1, 5.1.2, and 5.1.4.
What functions are vulnerable in CVE-2006-4481?
The functions file_exists and imap_reopen are vulnerable in CVE-2006-4481.
Can local users exploit CVE-2006-4481?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2006-4481 to bypass the safe_mode and open_basedir restrictions.
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