CVE-2007-2872: Integer Overflow

Published Jun 4, 2007
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Updated

Multiple integer overflows in the chunksplit function in PHP 5 before 5.2.3 and PHP 4 before 4.4.8 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via the (1) chunks, (2) srclen, and (3) chunklen arguments.

Affected Software

17 affected components
PHP PHP=5.1.5
PHP PHP=5.1.2
PHP PHP=5.1.1
PHP PHP=5.1.6
PHP PHP=5.2.2
PHP PHP=5.0.5
PHP PHP=5.0.1
PHP PHP=5.1.4
PHP PHP=5.0.4
PHP PHP<=4.4.7
PHP PHP=5.0.3
PHP PHP=5.1.0
PHP PHP=5.2.0
PHP PHP=5.1.3
PHP PHP=5.0.2
PHP PHP=5.2.1
PHP PHP=5.0.0

Remediation

Event History

Jun 4, 2007
CVE Published
05:30 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-2872?

CVE-2007-2872 is classified as a security vulnerability that can lead to denial of service or remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-2872?

To fix CVE-2007-2872, upgrade to PHP version 5.2.3 or later and eliminate any vulnerable versions.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2007-2872?

CVE-2007-2872 affects PHP versions before 5.2.3 and versions 4 up to 4.4.7.

4

Can CVE-2007-2872 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-2872 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

5

What are the specific functions involved in CVE-2007-2872?

The vulnerability in CVE-2007-2872 is found in the chunk_split function's handling of arguments.

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