CVE-2014-4049: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Jun 12 2014(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the php_parserr function in ext/standard/dns.c in PHP 5.6.0beta4 and earlier allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted DNS TXT record, related to the dns_get_record function.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Linux | =11.3 | |
| PHP | >=5.3.0<5.3.29 | |
| PHP | >=5.4.0<5.4.30 | |
| PHP | >=5.5.0<5.5.14 | |
| PHP | =5.6.0-alpha1 | |
| PHP | =5.6.0-alpha2 | |
| PHP | =5.6.0-alpha3 | |
| PHP | =5.6.0-alpha4 | |
| PHP | =5.6.0-alpha5 | |
| PHP | =5.6.0-beta1 | |
| PHP | =5.6.0-beta2 | |
| PHP | =5.6.0-beta3 | |
| Debian | =7.0 | |
| Debian | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/php/php-src/commit/b34d7849ed90ced9345f8ea1c59bc8d101c18468
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1108449
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/12/2
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-4049
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1012.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1013.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1766.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1765.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1108447
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-07/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-07/msg00002.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-06/msg00051.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-07/msg00032.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=141017844705317&w=2
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1765.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1766.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59270
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59329
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59418
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59496
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59513
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59652
- 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-2961
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/13/4
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2015-2370101.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68007
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030435
- https://support.apple.com/HT204659
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-4049?
CVE-2014-4049 is considered critical as it may lead to denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4049?
To mitigate CVE-2014-4049, upgrade PHP to a version later than 5.6.0beta4, where the vulnerability is resolved.
Which PHP versions are affected by CVE-2014-4049?
CVE-2014-4049 affects PHP versions from 5.3.0 up to 5.6.0beta4.
Can CVE-2014-4049 lead to data breaches?
Yes, due to the potential for arbitrary code execution, CVE-2014-4049 could lead to unauthorized access and data breaches.
Is CVE-2014-4049 specific to certain operating systems?
CVE-2014-4049 impacts PHP installations across various operating systems including openSUSE and Debian.
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