7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-5424

First published: Fri Oct 12 2007(Updated: )

The disable_functions feature in PHP 4 and 5 allows attackers to bypass intended restrictions by using an alias, as demonstrated by using ini_alter when ini_set is disabled.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
PHP=4.0
PHP=5.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-5424?

    CVE-2007-5424 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the ability for attackers to bypass security restrictions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-5424?

    To fix CVE-2007-5424, update PHP to a version later than 5.0.0 and ensure disable_functions is properly configured.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2007-5424?

    CVE-2007-5424 affects PHP versions 4.0 and 5.0.0.

  • Can CVE-2007-5424 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2007-5424 can be exploited remotely if an attacker has access to run PHP scripts.

  • What impact does CVE-2007-5424 have on web applications?

    CVE-2007-5424 allows attackers to execute restricted functions, potentially compromising the security of web applications.

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