CVE-2011-1471
First published: Sun Mar 20 2011(Updated: )
Integer signedness error in zip_stream.c in the Zip extension in PHP before 5.3.6 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a malformed archive file that triggers errors in zip_fread function calls.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PHP | <5.2.11 | |
| PHP | >=5.3.0<5.3.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.php
- http://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=49072
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:052
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:053
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0744
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46975
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5002
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00003.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1423.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2266
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1471?
CVE-2011-1471 has been rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1471?
To mitigate CVE-2011-1471, you should upgrade PHP to version 5.3.6 or later.
Which PHP versions are affected by CVE-2011-1471?
CVE-2011-1471 affects PHP versions prior to 5.3.6 and PHP 5.2.x versions.
What kind of exploit does CVE-2011-1471 enable?
CVE-2011-1471 allows attackers to exploit the vulnerability through malformed archive files, leading to excessive CPU consumption.
Is CVE-2011-1471 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2011-1471 is considered a context-dependent vulnerability, potentially allowing remote attackers to affect the server.
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