CVE-2007-0448: Critical severity PHP PHP vulnerability

Published May 24, 2007
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Updated

The fopen function in PHP 5.2.0 does not properly handle invalid URI handlers, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass safemode restrictions and read arbitrary files via a file path specified with an invalid URI, as demonstrated via the srpath URI.

Affected Software

1 affected component
PHP PHP=5.2.0

Event History

May 24, 2007
CVE Published
06:30 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0448?

CVE-2007-0448 has been rated as a moderate vulnerability affecting PHP 5.2.0.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-0448?

To fix CVE-2007-0448, update PHP to a version later than 5.2.0 where this vulnerability is patched.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2007-0448 facilitate?

CVE-2007-0448 allows an attacker to bypass safe_mode restrictions and read arbitrary files.

4

Which PHP version is affected by CVE-2007-0448?

CVE-2007-0448 specifically affects PHP version 5.2.0.

5

Can CVE-2007-0448 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-0448 can be exploited by context-dependent attackers remotely.

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