CVE-2008-3660: Input Validation
First published: Fri Aug 15 2008(Updated: )
PHP 4.4.x before 4.4.9, and 5.x through 5.2.6, when used as a FastCGI module, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a request with multiple dots preceding the extension, as demonstrated using foo..php.
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://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/08/08/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/08/13/8
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-09/msg00004.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1647
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020994
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32148
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:021
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:023
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:024
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:022
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31982
- http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2009-0035
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2336
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0350.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-133A.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3549
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35074
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/May/msg00002.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1297
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-May/msg01451.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35306
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-May/msg01465.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=124654546101607&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35650
- 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/44402
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9597
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501376/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3660?
CVE-2008-3660 has a severity rating that indicates it can cause a denial of service due to crashes.
How can I fix CVE-2008-3660?
To fix CVE-2008-3660, update to PHP versions 4.4.9 or later, or 5.2.7 or later.
Which PHP versions are affected by CVE-2008-3660?
CVE-2008-3660 affects PHP versions 4.4.x before 4.4.9 and 5.x up to 5.2.6.
How does CVE-2008-3660 exploit work?
CVE-2008-3660 allows attackers to exploit the vulnerability by sending requests with multiple dots preceding the file extension.
What impact does CVE-2008-3660 have on web servers?
The impact of CVE-2008-3660 on web servers is potential service disruption due to application crashes.
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