CVE-2007-4825: Path Traversal
First published: Wed Sep 12 2007(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in PHP 5.2.4 and earlier allows attackers to bypass open_basedir restrictions and possibly execute arbitrary code via a .. (dot dot) in the dl function.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PHP | <=5.2.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.php#5.2.5
- http://www.php.net/releases/5_2_5.php
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200710-02.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27102
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3119
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-01/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28658
- http://osvdb.org/45902
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36528
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/478989/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/478988/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/478985/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4825?
CVE-2007-4825 is considered to be of medium severity due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4825?
To fix CVE-2007-4825, upgrade PHP to version 5.2.5 or later to eliminate the directory traversal vulnerability.
What versions are affected by CVE-2007-4825?
CVE-2007-4825 affects PHP versions 5.2.4 and earlier.
What is the impact of CVE-2007-4825?
The impact of CVE-2007-4825 includes the ability for attackers to bypass open_basedir restrictions and potentially execute arbitrary code.
Is CVE-2007-4825 related to open_basedir restrictions?
Yes, CVE-2007-4825 exploits a vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass open_basedir restrictions in PHP.
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