CVE-2008-1734: Input Validation
Interpretation conflict in PHP Toolkit before 1.0.1 on Gentoo Linux might allow local users to cause a denial of service (PHP outage) and read contents of PHP scripts by creating a file with a one-letter lowercase alphabetic name, which triggers interpretation of a certain unquoted [a-z] argument as a matching shell glob for this name, rather than interpretation as the literal [a-z] regular-expression string, and consequently blocks the launch of the PHP interpreter within the Apache HTTP Server.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1734?
CVE-2008-1734 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential denial of service and unauthorized access to PHP script contents.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1734?
To fix CVE-2008-1734, users should upgrade to a version of the PHP Toolkit that is greater than 1.0.1.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-1734?
CVE-2008-1734 affects Gentoo Linux systems running versions of the PHP Toolkit up to and including 1.0.
Can CVE-2008-1734 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2008-1734 requires local user access to exploit the vulnerability, thus it cannot be exploited remotely.
What type of attacks can CVE-2008-1734 facilitate?
Exploiting CVE-2008-1734 can lead to denial of service attacks and exposure of PHP script content by creating files with specific names.