CVE-2010-0397: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Tue Mar 16 2010(Updated: )
The xmlrpc extension in PHP 5.3.1 does not properly handle a missing methodName element in the first argument to the xmlrpc_decode_request function, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) and possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted argument.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PHP | =5.3.1 | |
| =5.3.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/03/12/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38708
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=573573
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:068
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0724
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-05/msg00002.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-06/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Aug/msg00003.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4312
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-09/msg00006.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00000.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4435
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0919.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3081
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42410
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0397?
CVE-2010-0397 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How can I fix CVE-2010-0397?
To fix CVE-2010-0397, upgrade PHP to a version later than 5.3.1 that does not contain this vulnerability.
What versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2010-0397?
CVE-2010-0397 specifically affects PHP version 5.3.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-0397?
CVE-2010-0397 is a denial of service vulnerability caused by improper handling of input in the xmlrpc extension.
Can CVE-2010-0397 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2010-0397 can be exploited by attackers remotely under specific conditions, leading to application crashes.
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