What is the severity of CVE-2012-5381?

CVE-2012-5381 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that could allow local users to gain privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5381?

To fix CVE-2012-5381, install PHP in a directory that is not the top-level C:\ directory and ensure the PATH does not include the C:\PHP directory.

Who is affected by CVE-2012-5381?

CVE-2012-5381 affects users who have PHP version 5.3.17 installed in the C:\ directory.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-5381?

CVE-2012-5381 is classified as an untrusted search path vulnerability.

Can CVE-2012-5381 be exploited by remote attackers?

CVE-2012-5381 primarily affects local users and does not allow remote exploitation.

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CVE-2012-5381

medium

11/10/2012

6/8/2024

CVE-2012-5381

First published: Thu Oct 11 2012(Updated: )

** DISPUTED ** Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installation functionality in PHP 5.3.17, when installed in the top-level C:\ directory, might allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the C:\PHP directory, which may be added to the PATH system environment variable by an administrator, as demonstrated by a Trojan horse wlbsctrl.dll file used by the "IKE and AuthIP IPsec Keying Modules" system service in Windows Vista SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows 8 Release Preview. NOTE: CVE disputes this issue because the unsafe PATH is established only by a separate administrative action that is not a default part of the PHP installation.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
PHP	=5.3.17

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-5381?
CVE-2012-5381 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that could allow local users to gain privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5381?
To fix CVE-2012-5381, install PHP in a directory that is not the top-level C:\ directory and ensure the PATH does not include the C:\PHP directory.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-5381?
CVE-2012-5381 affects users who have PHP version 5.3.17 installed in the C:\ directory.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-5381?
CVE-2012-5381 is classified as an untrusted search path vulnerability.
Can CVE-2012-5381 be exploited by remote attackers?
CVE-2012-5381 primarily affects local users and does not allow remote exploitation.

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