CVE-2017-5630
First published: Wed Feb 01 2017(Updated: )
PECL in the download utility class in the Installer in PEAR Base System v1.10.1 does not validate file types and filenames after a redirect, which allows remote HTTP servers to overwrite files via crafted responses, as demonstrated by a .htaccess overwrite.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PHP PEAR | =1.10.1 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5630?
CVE-2017-5630 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for file overwriting.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5630?
To fix CVE-2017-5630, ensure you upgrade the PEAR package to a version that includes the validation of file types and filenames.
What kind of attack does CVE-2017-5630 allow?
CVE-2017-5630 allows remote HTTP servers to conduct file overwriting attacks by exploiting improper file validation.
Which version of PEAR is affected by CVE-2017-5630?
CVE-2017-5630 specifically affects PEAR Base System version 1.10.1.
Is CVE-2017-5630 related to any specific file types?
CVE-2017-5630 is particularly noted for its potential to exploit .htaccess file overwrites.
- agent/type
- agent/first-publish-date
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/references
- agent/author
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/description
- agent/tags
- agent/event
- vendor/php
- canonical/php pear
- version/php pear/1.10.1