First published: Fri Mar 16 2007(Updated: )
The array_user_key_compare function in PHP 4.4.6 and earlier, and 5.x up to 5.2.1, makes erroneous calls to zval_dtor, which triggers memory corruption and allows local users to bypass safe_mode and execute arbitrary code via a certain unset operation after array_user_key_compare has been called.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
PHP | <=4.4.6 | |
PHP | >=5.0.0<=5.2.1 |
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CVE-2007-1484 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for local users to bypass safe_mode and execute arbitrary code.
To fix CVE-2007-1484, upgrade PHP to version 5.2.2 or later as it resolves the memory corruption issue.
CVE-2007-1484 affects PHP versions 4.4.6 and earlier, and 5.0.0 to 5.2.1.
Due to CVE-2007-1484, attackers can exploit memory corruption to bypass safe_mode and execute arbitrary code.
CVE-2007-1484 can be exploited by local users with access to the affected PHP installations.