CVE-2009-2687: Input Validation
First published: Wed Aug 05 2009(Updated: )
The exif_read_data function in the Exif module in PHP before 5.2.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed JPEG image with invalid offset fields, a different issue than CVE-2005-3353.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PHP | <5.2.10 | |
| Debian Linux | =5.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =4.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =6.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.php.net/releases/5_2_10.php
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35441
- http://osvdb.org/55222
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35440
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1632
- http://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=48378
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:167
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:145
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36462
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-10/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37482
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1940
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40262
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=127680701405735&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51253
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6655
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10695
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/824-1/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2687?
CVE-2009-2687 is considered a denial of service vulnerability, allowing attackers to crash the PHP application.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2687?
To fix CVE-2009-2687, upgrade to PHP version 5.2.10 or later.
What causes CVE-2009-2687?
CVE-2009-2687 is caused by the exif_read_data function processing malformed JPEG images with invalid offset fields.
Which versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2009-2687?
CVE-2009-2687 affects PHP versions prior to 5.2.10.
Is CVE-2009-2687 related to any other vulnerabilities?
CVE-2009-2687 is a different issue than CVE-2005-3353, although both involve vulnerabilities in the PHP Exif module.
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