CVE-2007-1711: Double Free
First published: Tue Mar 27 2007(Updated: )
Double free vulnerability in the unserializer in PHP 4.4.5 and 4.4.6 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code by overwriting variables pointing to (1) the GLOBALS array or (2) the session data in _SESSION. NOTE: this issue was introduced when attempting to patch CVE-2007-1701 (MOPB-31-2007).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PHP | =4.4.5 | |
| PHP | =4.4.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.php-security.org/MOPB/MOPB-32-2007.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23121
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007-0154.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007-0155.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24910
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24924
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1268
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007-0163.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24945
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24941
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1282
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1283
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25025
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25062
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306172
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2007/Jul/msg00004.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200705-19.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:087
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:088
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25159
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25445
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26235
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2732
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33575
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10406
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466166/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-1711?
CVE-2007-1711 has a severity rating that indicates a vulnerability allowing arbitrary code execution.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-1711?
CVE-2007-1711 affects PHP versions 4.4.5 and 4.4.6.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1711?
To fix CVE-2007-1711, upgrade your PHP installation to a version later than 4.4.6.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2007-1711?
CVE-2007-1711 can be exploited by attackers to overwrite variables and execute arbitrary code.
Is CVE-2007-1711 still relevant today?
While CVE-2007-1711 specifically affects older PHP versions, it highlights the importance of maintaining up-to-date software to mitigate vulnerabilities.
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