CVE-2007-4441: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 21, 2007
·Updated
Buffer overflow in phpwin32std.dll in the win32std extension for PHP 5.2.0 and earlier allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the filename argument to the winbrowsefile function.
Affected Software
1 affected component
PHP PHP<=5.2.0
Event History
Aug 21, 2007
CVE Published
12:17 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4441?
CVE-2007-4441 has a high severity rating due to potential arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-4441?
To fix CVE-2007-4441, upgrade PHP to version 5.2.1 or later, where the vulnerability is addressed.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2007-4441?
CVE-2007-4441 affects users running PHP versions 5.2.0 and earlier on Windows systems.
4
What kind of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2007-4441?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2007-4441 to execute arbitrary code by passing a specially crafted long string to the win_browse_file function.
5
Is CVE-2007-4441 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2007-4441 is considered a context-dependent vulnerability, usually requiring local access to trigger the exploit.