CVE-2007-0448: Critical severity PHP PHP vulnerability
Published May 24, 2007
·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.