CVE-2014-0237
First published: Sun Jun 01 2014(Updated: )
The cdf_unpack_summary_info function in cdf.c in the Fileinfo component in PHP before 5.4.29 and 5.5.x before 5.5.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (performance degradation) by triggering many file_printf calls.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PHP | <5.3.29 | |
| PHP | >=5.4.0<5.4.29 | |
| PHP | >=5.5.0<5.5.13 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-07/msg00002.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1765.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1766.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59061
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59329
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59418
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60998
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6443
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21683486
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3021
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2015-2370101.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.html
- http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67759
- https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=67328
- https://github.com/file/file/commit/b8acc83781d5a24cc5101e525d15efe0482c280d
- https://support.apple.com/HT204659
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-0237?
CVE-2014-0237 has a medium severity rating as it allows for denial of service through performance degradation.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0237?
To fix CVE-2014-0237, upgrade to PHP version 5.4.29 or later, or 5.5.13 or later.
Which versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2014-0237?
CVE-2014-0237 affects PHP versions prior to 5.4.29 and 5.5.x versions prior to 5.5.13.
Can CVE-2014-0237 impact Debian Linux systems?
Yes, CVE-2014-0237 can impact Debian Linux systems running affected PHP versions.
What kind of attack does CVE-2014-0237 facilitate?
CVE-2014-0237 facilitates a denial of service attack by enabling attackers to exploit excessive file_printf calls.
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