Vulnerabilities > CVE-2007-1890 - Integer Overflow vulnerability in PHP Msg_Receive() Memory Allocation

047910
CVSS 7.5 - HIGH
Attack vector
NETWORK
Attack complexity
LOW
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
PARTIAL
Integrity impact
PARTIAL
Availability impact
PARTIAL
network
low complexity
php
nessus
exploit available
NVD
Published: 2007-04-06
Updated: 2018-10-30

Summary

Integer overflow in the msg_receive function in PHP 4 before 4.4.5 and PHP 5 before 5.2.1, on FreeBSD and possibly other platforms, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain maxsize values, as demonstrated by 0xffffffff.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
Application
Php
64

Exploit-Db

descriptionPHP 5.1.6 Msg_Receive() Memory Allocation Integer Overflow Vulnerability. CVE-2007-1890. Remote exploit for php platform
idEDB-ID:29808
last seen2016-02-03
modified2007-03-31
published2007-03-31
reporterStefan Esser
sourcehttps://www.exploit-db.com/download/29808/
titlePHP <= 5.1.6 - Msg_Receive Memory Allocation Integer Overflow Vulnerability

Nessus

  • NASL familyCGI abuses
    NASL idPHP_5_2_1.NASL
    descriptionAccording to its banner, the version of PHP installed on the remote host is older than 5.2.1. Such versions may be affected by several issues, including buffer overflows, format string vulnerabilities, arbitrary code execution,
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id24907
    published2007-04-02
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2007-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/24907
    titlePHP < 5.2.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

if (NASL_LEVEL < 3000) exit(0);

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(24907);
  script_version("1.27");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/07/24 18:56:10");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2006-6383",
    "CVE-2007-0905",
    "CVE-2007-0906",
    "CVE-2007-0907",
    "CVE-2007-0908",
    "CVE-2007-0909",
    "CVE-2007-0910",
    "CVE-2007-0988",
    "CVE-2007-1376",
    "CVE-2007-1380",
    "CVE-2007-1383",
    "CVE-2007-1452",
    "CVE-2007-1453",
    "CVE-2007-1454",
    "CVE-2007-1700",
    "CVE-2007-1701",
    "CVE-2007-1824",
    "CVE-2007-1825",
    "CVE-2007-1835",
    "CVE-2007-1884",
    "CVE-2007-1885",
    "CVE-2007-1886",
    "CVE-2007-1887",
    "CVE-2007-1889",
    "CVE-2007-1890",
    "CVE-2007-4441",
    "CVE-2007-4586"
  );
  script_bugtraq_id(
    21508, 
    22496, 
    22805,
    22806,
    22862,
    22922,
    23119,
    23120,
    23219,
    23233, 
    23234, 
    23235, 
    23236, 
    23237, 
    23238
  );

  script_name(english:"PHP < 5.2.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities");
  script_summary(english:"Checks version of PHP");
 
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"synopsis",
    value:
"The remote web server uses a version of PHP that is affected by
multiple flaws."
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"description",
    value:
"According to its banner, the version of PHP installed on the remote
host is older than 5.2.1.  Such versions may be affected by several
issues, including buffer overflows, format string vulnerabilities,
arbitrary code execution, 'safe_mode' and 'open_basedir' bypasses, and
clobbering of super-globals."
  );
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.php.net/releases/5_2_1.php");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Upgrade to PHP version 5.2.1 or later.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:POC/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No exploit is required");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"false");
  script_cwe_id(20, 119, 189, 399);

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2006/12/09");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2007/02/08");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2007/04/02");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"remote");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:php:php");
  script_end_attributes();
 
  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"CGI abuses");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2007-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");

  script_dependencies("php_version.nasl");
  script_require_ports("Services/www", 80);
  script_require_keys("www/PHP");
  exit(0);
}


include("global_settings.inc");
include("misc_func.inc");
include("http.inc");
include("audit.inc");
include("webapp_func.inc");

port = get_http_port(default:80, php:TRUE);

php = get_php_from_kb(
  port : port,
  exit_on_fail : TRUE
);

version = php["ver"];
source = php["src"];

backported = get_kb_item('www/php/'+port+'/'+version+'/backported');

if (report_paranoia < 2 && backported)
  audit(AUDIT_BACKPORT_SERVICE, port, "PHP "+version+" install");

if (version =~ "^5\.[01]\." || 
    version =~ "^5\.2\.0($|[^0-9])"
)
{
  if (report_verbosity > 0)
  {
    report =
      '\n  Version source     : '+source +
      '\n  Installed version  : '+version+
      '\n  Fixed version      : 5.2.1\n';
    security_hole(port:port, extra:report);
  }
  else security_hole(port);
  exit(0);
}
else audit(AUDIT_LISTEN_NOT_VULN, "PHP", port, version);
  • NASL familyCGI abuses
    NASL idPHP_4_4_5.NASL
    descriptionAccording to its banner, the version of PHP installed on the remote host is older than 4.4.5. Such versions may be affected by several issues, including buffer overflows, format string vulnerabilities, arbitrary code execution,
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id24906
    published2007-04-02
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2007-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/24906
    titlePHP < 4.4.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

if (NASL_LEVEL < 3000) exit(0);

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(24906);
  script_version("1.25");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/07/24 18:56:10");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2006-4625",
    "CVE-2007-0905",
    "CVE-2007-0906",
    "CVE-2007-0907",
    "CVE-2007-0908",
    "CVE-2007-0909",
    "CVE-2007-0910",
    "CVE-2007-0988",
    "CVE-2007-1286",
    "CVE-2007-1376",
    "CVE-2007-1378",
    "CVE-2007-1379",
    "CVE-2007-1380",
    "CVE-2007-1700",
    "CVE-2007-1701",
    "CVE-2007-1777",
    "CVE-2007-1825",
    "CVE-2007-1835",
    "CVE-2007-1884",
    "CVE-2007-1885",
    "CVE-2007-1886",
    "CVE-2007-1887",
    "CVE-2007-1890"
  );
  script_bugtraq_id(
    22496, 
    22805, 
    22806, 
    22833, 
    22862,
    23119, 
    23120, 
    23169, 
    23219,
    23233, 
    23234, 
    23235,
    23236
  );

  script_name(english:"PHP < 4.4.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities");
  script_summary(english:"Checks version of PHP");
 
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"synopsis",
    value:
"The remote web server uses a version of PHP that is affected by
multiple flaws."
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"description",
    value:
"According to its banner, the version of PHP installed on the remote
host is older than 4.4.5.  Such versions may be affected by several
issues, including buffer overflows, format string vulnerabilities,
arbitrary code execution, 'safe_mode' and 'open_basedir' bypasses, and
clobbering of super-globals."
  );
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.php.net/releases/4_4_5.php");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Upgrade to PHP version 4.4.5 or later.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:F/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No exploit is required");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"false");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"metasploit_name", value:'PHP 4 unserialize() ZVAL Reference Counter Overflow (Cookie)');
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_metasploit", value:"true");
  script_cwe_id(20, 399);

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2007/04/02");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2007/02/09");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"remote");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:php:php");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"CGI abuses");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2007-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");

  script_dependencies("php_version.nasl");
  script_require_ports("Services/www", 80);
  script_require_keys("www/PHP");
  exit(0);
}


include("global_settings.inc");
include("misc_func.inc");
include("http.inc");
include("audit.inc");
include("webapp_func.inc");

port = get_http_port(default:80, php:TRUE);

php = get_php_from_kb(
  port : port,
  exit_on_fail : TRUE
);

version = php["ver"];
source = php["src"];

backported = get_kb_item('www/php/'+port+'/'+version+'/backported');

if (report_paranoia < 2 && backported)
  audit(AUDIT_BACKPORT_SERVICE, port, "PHP "+version+" install");

if (version =~ "^3\." ||
    version =~ "^4\.[0-3]\." ||
    version =~ "^4\.4\.[0-4]($|[^0-9])"
)
{
  if (report_verbosity > 0)
  {
    report =
      '\n  Version source     : '+source +
      '\n  Installed version  : '+version+
      '\n  Fixed version      : 4.4.5\n';
    security_hole(port:port, extra:report);
  }
  else security_hole(port);
  exit(0);
}
else audit(AUDIT_LISTEN_NOT_VULN, "PHP", port, version);

Statements

contributorMark J Cox
lastmodified2007-04-16
organizationRed Hat
statementThe PHP interpreter does not offer a reliable &quot;sandboxed&quot; security layer (as found in, say, a JVM) in which untrusted scripts can be run; any script run by the PHP interpreter must be trusted with the privileges of the interpreter itself. We therefore do not classify this issue as security-sensitive since no trust boundary is crossed.

References