CVE-2007-3997: SQL Injection
First published: Tue Sep 04 2007(Updated: )
The (1) MySQL and (2) MySQLi extensions in PHP 4 before 4.4.8, and PHP 5 before 5.2.4, allow remote attackers to bypass safe_mode and open_basedir restrictions via MySQL LOCAL INFILE operations, as demonstrated by a query with LOAD DATA LOCAL INFILE.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PHP | >=4.0.0<4.4.8 | |
| PHP | >=5.0.0<5.2.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://secweb.se/en/advisories/php-mysql-safe-mode-bypass-vulnerability/
- http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.php#5.2.4
- http://www.php.net/releases/5_2_4.php
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26642
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1702
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1693
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200710-02.xml
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2007/0026/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26822
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26838
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27377
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27102
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3102
- http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-4.php
- http://www.php.net/releases/4_4_8.php
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28318
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0059
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3023
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39402
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36384
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4392
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3997?
CVE-2007-3997 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to bypass security restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3997?
To fix CVE-2007-3997, upgrade PHP to version 4.4.8 or 5.2.4 or later.
Which PHP versions are affected by CVE-2007-3997?
CVE-2007-3997 affects PHP versions prior to 4.4.8 and 5.2.4.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2007-3997?
The risks include unauthorized file access and potential data theft due to the bypass of safe_mode and open_basedir restrictions.
Can CVE-2007-3997 be exploited remotely?
Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2007-3997 remotely through MySQL LOCAL INFILE operations.
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/author
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/weakness
- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/php
- canonical/php
- version/php/4.0.0
- version/php/5.0.0