CWE
399
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-1657

First published: Thu Aug 25 2011(Updated: )

The (1) ZipArchive::addGlob and (2) ZipArchive::addPattern functions in ext/zip/php_zip.c in PHP 5.3.6 allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via certain flags arguments, as demonstrated by (a) GLOB_ALTDIRFUNC and (b) GLOB_APPEND.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
PHP=5.3.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-1657?

    CVE-2011-1657 has been classified as a vulnerability that can cause denial of service, potentially leading to application crashes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-1657?

    To address CVE-2011-1657, upgrade PHP from version 5.3.6 to a later stable version that has patched the vulnerability.

  • What versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2011-1657?

    CVE-2011-1657 specifically affects PHP version 5.3.6.

  • What functions in PHP are related to CVE-2011-1657?

    CVE-2011-1657 involves the ZipArchive::addGlob and ZipArchive::addPattern functions.

  • Can CVE-2011-1657 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, an attacker can exploit CVE-2011-1657 remotely by sending specially crafted flags arguments to the affected functions.

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