CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-1399: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sat Mar 10 2007(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in the zip:// URL wrapper in PECL ZIP 1.8.3 and earlier, as bundled with PHP 5.2.0 and 5.2.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long zip:// URL, as demonstrated by actively triggering URL access from a remote PHP interpreter via avatar upload or blog pingback.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
PECL ZIP 1.8.3
PHP=5.2.0
PHP=5.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-1399?

    CVE-2007-1399 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-1399?

    To fix CVE-2007-1399, upgrade PECL ZIP to version 1.8.4 or later and ensure your PHP version is above 5.2.1.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2007-1399?

    CVE-2007-1399 affects PECL ZIP version 1.8.3 and PHP versions 5.2.0 and 5.2.1.

  • Can CVE-2007-1399 lead to data breaches?

    Yes, if exploited, CVE-2007-1399 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to data breaches.

  • Is CVE-2007-1399 still a concern today?

    While CVE-2007-1399 is an older vulnerability, systems running the affected software versions remain at risk if not updated.

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