CVE-2009-1271
First published: Wed Apr 08 2009(Updated: )
The JSON_parser function (ext/json/JSON_parser.c) in PHP 5.2.x before 5.2.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via a malformed string to the json_decode API function.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PHP | =5.2.4 | |
| PHP | =5.2.7 | |
| PHP | =5.2.2 | |
| PHP | =5.2.5 | |
| PHP | =5.2.6 | |
| PHP | =5.2.3 | |
| PHP | =5.2.0 | |
| PHP | =5.2.4 | |
| PHP | =5.2.1 | |
| PHP | =5.2.8 |
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Reference Links
- http://cvs.php.net/viewvc.cgi/php-src/ext/json/JSON_parser.c?r1=1.1.2.14&r2=1.1.2.15
- http://www.php.net/releases/5_2_9.php
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/04/01/9
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:090
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0350.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34830
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34770
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1775
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34933
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-761-2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1789
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35003
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35007
- 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://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-07/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35685
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3865
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Sep/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36701
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/761-1/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1271?
CVE-2009-1271 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that leads to segmentation faults in affected PHP versions.
Which PHP versions are affected by CVE-2009-1271?
CVE-2009-1271 affects PHP versions 5.2.0 through 5.2.8, excluding 5.2.9 and later.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1271?
To fix CVE-2009-1271, upgrade PHP to version 5.2.9 or later to ensure the vulnerability is addressed.
What does CVE-2009-1271 impact?
CVE-2009-1271 impacts the json_decode API function in PHP, making it vulnerable to denial of service attacks.
Can CVE-2009-1271 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-1271 can be exploited remotely by sending a malformed string to the json_decode function.
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