CVE-2008-3659: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Aug 15 2008(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the memnstr function in PHP 4.4.x before 4.4.9 and PHP 5.6 through 5.2.6 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via the delimiter argument to the explode function. NOTE: the scope of this issue is limited since most applications would not use an attacker-controlled delimiter, but local attacks against safe_mode are feasible.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PHP | =4.4.4 | |
| PHP | =5.2.2 | |
| PHP | =5.2.5 | |
| PHP | =4.4.2 | |
| PHP | =5.2.6 | |
| PHP | =4.4.3 | |
| PHP | =5.2.3 | |
| PHP | =4.4.5 | |
| PHP | =4.4.8 | |
| PHP | =5.2.0 | |
| PHP | =5.2.4 | |
| PHP | =4.4.0 | |
| PHP | =4.4.6 | |
| PHP | =4.4.1 | |
| PHP | =5.2.1 | |
| PHP | =4.4.7 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=234102
- http://news.php.net/php.cvs/52002
- http://www.php.net/archive/2008.php#id2008-08-07-1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/08/08/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/08/08/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/08/08/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/08/13/8
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-09/msg00004.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020995
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1647
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32148
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32316
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:023
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:024
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31982
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:022
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:021
- http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2009-0035
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2336
- http://osvdb.org/47483
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/May/msg00002.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1297
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35074
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-133A.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3549
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35650
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=124654546101607&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=125631037611762&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32746
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200811-05.xml
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44405
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501376/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3659?
CVE-2008-3659 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3659?
To fix CVE-2008-3659, upgrade PHP to version 4.4.9 or later, or 5.2.7 or later.
Which versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2008-3659?
CVE-2008-3659 affects PHP versions 4.4.x before 4.4.9 and 5.2.0 through 5.2.6.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2008-3659?
CVE-2008-3659 can be exploited by context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-3659?
There is no specific workaround for CVE-2008-3659; the recommended action is to upgrade to a patched version of PHP.
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