CVE-2009-0754
First published: Tue Mar 03 2009(Updated: )
PHP 4.4.4, 5.1.6, and other versions, when running on Apache, allows local users to modify behavior of other sites hosted on the same web server by modifying the mbstring.func_overload setting within .htaccess, which causes this setting to be applied to other virtual hosts on the same server.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PHP | =4.4.4 | |
| PHP | =5.1.6 | |
| Apache Apache |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=27421
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/02/03/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/02/25/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/30/1
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-04/msg00003.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34642
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021979
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0350.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34830
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1789
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35003
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35007
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35306
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-May/msg01465.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-May/msg01451.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11035
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/761-1/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0754?
CVE-2009-0754 is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its impact on local security settings.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0754?
To fix CVE-2009-0754, ensure that the mbstring.func_overload setting is secured and restrict .htaccess modifications to prevent unauthorized access.
Who is affected by CVE-2009-0754?
CVE-2009-0754 affects installations of PHP 4.4.4, 5.1.6, and potentially other versions running on Apache.
What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2009-0754?
Systems running PHP on Apache web servers, particularly those older versions of PHP, are vulnerable to CVE-2009-0754.
What are the implications of CVE-2009-0754?
CVE-2009-0754 can allow local users to alter PHP settings, which may lead to unintended behavior in applications hosted on the same server.
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