CVE-2006-4482: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Aug 31 2006(Updated: )
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the (1) str_repeat and (2) wordwrap functions in ext/standard/string.c in PHP before 5.1.5, when used on a 64-bit system, have unspecified impact and attack vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-1990.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PHP | <5.1.5 | |
| Ubuntu | =5.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =5.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =6.06 | |
| Debian Linux | =3.1 |
Remedy
http://cvs.php.net/viewvc.cgi/php-src/ext/standard/string.c?r1=1.445.2.14.2.10&r2=1.445.2.14.2.11
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Reference Links
- http://cvs.php.net/viewvc.cgi/php-src/ext/standard/string.c?r1=1.445.2.14.2.10&r2=1.445.2.14.2.11
- http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.php#5.1.5
- 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://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0669.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0682.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_52_php.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22004
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22069
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016984
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-683
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22225
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-221.htm
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-222.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22440
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-223.htm
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2006-0688.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19582
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22538
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22487
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1206
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22713
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22039
- http://www.turbolinux.com/security/2006/TLSA-2006-38.txt
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3318
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10121
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/447866/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4482?
CVE-2006-4482 is classified as having unspecified impact and attack vectors due to multiple heap-based buffer overflows in PHP.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4482?
To fix CVE-2006-4482, upgrade PHP to version 5.1.5 or later.
Which versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2006-4482?
PHP versions prior to 5.1.5 are affected by CVE-2006-4482.
On which operating systems is CVE-2006-4482 a concern?
CVE-2006-4482 affects PHP installations on 64-bit systems, especially on Ubuntu and Debian Linux distributions.
What functions in PHP are vulnerable due to CVE-2006-4482?
The str_repeat and wordwrap functions in PHP are vulnerable due to CVE-2006-4482.
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