CVE-2007-4782: Code Injection

Published Sep 10, 2007
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Updated

PHP before 5.2.3 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via (1) a long string in the pattern parameter to the glob function; or (2) a long string in the string parameter to the fnmatch function, accompanied by a pattern parameter value with undefined characteristics, as demonstrated by a "[1]e" value. NOTE: this might not be a vulnerability in most web server environments that support multiple threads, unless these issues can be demonstrated for code execution.

Affected Software

1 affected component
PHP PHP<=5.2.3

Event History

Sep 10, 2007
CVE Published
09:17 PM
Sep 11, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4782?

CVE-2007-4782 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-4782?

To fix CVE-2007-4782, upgrade PHP to version 5.2.4 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2007-4782?

CVE-2007-4782 affects PHP versions before 5.2.4.

4

What actions can exploit CVE-2007-4782?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2007-4782 by providing long strings as parameters to the glob or fnmatch functions.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2007-4782?

The potential impact of CVE-2007-4782 includes application crashes and service disruptions.

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