Vulnerabilities > CVE-2007-4652 - Link Following vulnerability in PHP

047910
CVSS 4.4 - MEDIUM
Attack vector
LOCAL
Attack complexity
MEDIUM
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
PARTIAL
Integrity impact
PARTIAL
Availability impact
PARTIAL
local
php
CWE-59
nessus
exploit available

Summary

The session extension in PHP before 5.2.4 might allow local users to bypass open_basedir restrictions via a session file that is a symlink.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
Application
Php
328

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Symlink Attack
    An attacker positions a symbolic link in such a manner that the targeted user or application accesses the link's endpoint, assuming that it is accessing a file with the link's name. The endpoint file may be either output or input. If the file is output, the result is that the endpoint is modified, instead of a file at the intended location. Modifications to the endpoint file may include appending, overwriting, corrupting, changing permissions, or other modifications. In some variants of this attack the attacker may be able to control the change to a file while in other cases they cannot. The former is especially damaging since the attacker may be able to grant themselves increased privileges or insert false information, but the latter can also be damaging as it can expose sensitive information or corrupt or destroy vital system or application files. Alternatively, the endpoint file may serve as input to the targeted application. This can be used to feed malformed input into the target or to cause the target to process different information, possibly allowing the attacker to control the actions of the target or to cause the target to expose information to the attacker. Moreover, the actions taken on the endpoint file are undertaken with the permissions of the targeted user or application, which may exceed the permissions that the attacker would normally have.
  • Accessing, Modifying or Executing Executable Files
    An attack of this type exploits a system's configuration that allows an attacker to either directly access an executable file, for example through shell access; or in a possible worst case allows an attacker to upload a file and then execute it. Web servers, ftp servers, and message oriented middleware systems which have many integration points are particularly vulnerable, because both the programmers and the administrators must be in synch regarding the interfaces and the correct privileges for each interface.
  • Leverage Executable Code in Non-Executable Files
    An attack of this type exploits a system's trust in configuration and resource files, when the executable loads the resource (such as an image file or configuration file) the attacker has modified the file to either execute malicious code directly or manipulate the target process (e.g. application server) to execute based on the malicious configuration parameters. Since systems are increasingly interrelated mashing up resources from local and remote sources the possibility of this attack occurring is high. The attack can be directed at a client system, such as causing buffer overrun through loading seemingly benign image files, as in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-028 where specially crafted JPEG files could cause a buffer overrun once loaded into the browser. Another example targets clients reading pdf files. In this case the attacker simply appends javascript to the end of a legitimate url for a pdf (http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/danger-danger-danger/) http://path/to/pdf/file.pdf#whatever_name_you_want=javascript:your_code_here The client assumes that they are reading a pdf, but the attacker has modified the resource and loaded executable javascript into the client's browser process. The attack can also target server processes. The attacker edits the resource or configuration file, for example a web.xml file used to configure security permissions for a J2EE app server, adding role name "public" grants all users with the public role the ability to use the administration functionality. The server trusts its configuration file to be correct, but when they are manipulated, the attacker gains full control.
  • Manipulating Input to File System Calls
    An attacker manipulates inputs to the target software which the target software passes to file system calls in the OS. The goal is to gain access to, and perhaps modify, areas of the file system that the target software did not intend to be accessible.

Exploit-Db

descriptionPHP 5.2.12/5.3.1 symlink() open_basedir bypass. CVE-2006-5178,CVE-2007-4652. Local exploit for php platform
idEDB-ID:10557
last seen2016-02-01
modified2009-12-19
published2009-12-19
reporterMaksymilian Arciemowicz
sourcehttps://www.exploit-db.com/download/10557/
titlePHP 5.2.12/5.3.1 symlink open_basedir bypass

Nessus

  • NASL familyGentoo Local Security Checks
    NASL idGENTOO_GLSA-200710-02.NASL
    descriptionThe remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200710-02 (PHP: Multiple vulnerabilities) Several vulnerabilities were found in PHP. Mattias Bengtsson and Philip Olausson reported integer overflows in the gdImageCreate() and gdImageCreateTrueColor() functions of the GD library which can cause heap-based buffer overflows (CVE-2007-3996). Gerhard Wagner discovered an integer overflow in the chunk_split() function that can lead to a heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-2007-2872). Its incomplete fix caused incorrect buffer size calculation due to precision loss, also resulting in a possible heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-2007-4661 and CVE-2007-4660). A buffer overflow in the sqlite_decode_binary() of the SQLite extension found by Stefan Esser that was addressed in PHP 5.2.1 was not fixed correctly (CVE-2007-1887). Stefan Esser discovered an error in the zend_alter_ini_entry() function handling a memory_limit violation (CVE-2007-4659). Stefan Esser also discovered a flaw when handling interruptions with userspace error handlers that can be exploited to read arbitrary heap memory (CVE-2007-1883). Disclosure of sensitive memory can also be triggered due to insufficient boundary checks in the strspn() and strcspn() functions, an issue discovered by Mattias Bengtsson and Philip Olausson (CVE-2007-4657) Stefan Esser reported incorrect validation in the FILTER_VALIDATE_EMAIL filter of the Filter extension allowing arbitrary email header injection (CVE-2007-1900). NOTE: This CVE was referenced, but not fixed in GLSA 200705-19. Stanislav Malyshev found an error with unknown impact in the money_format() function when processing
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id26942
    published2007-10-09
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2007-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/26942
    titleGLSA-200710-02 : PHP: Multiple vulnerabilities
    code
    #%NASL_MIN_LEVEL 80502
    #
    # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    # The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were
    # extracted from Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200710-02.
    #
    # The advisory text is Copyright (C) 2001-2018 Gentoo Foundation, Inc.
    # and licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike 
    # license. See http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
    #
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(26942);
      script_version("1.25");
      script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/08/02 13:32:44");
    
      script_cve_id("CVE-2007-1883", "CVE-2007-1887", "CVE-2007-1900", "CVE-2007-2756", "CVE-2007-2872", "CVE-2007-3007", "CVE-2007-3378", "CVE-2007-3806", "CVE-2007-3996", "CVE-2007-3997", "CVE-2007-3998", "CVE-2007-4652", "CVE-2007-4657", "CVE-2007-4658", "CVE-2007-4659", "CVE-2007-4660", "CVE-2007-4661", "CVE-2007-4662", "CVE-2007-4663", "CVE-2007-4670", "CVE-2007-4727", "CVE-2007-4782", "CVE-2007-4783", "CVE-2007-4784", "CVE-2007-4825", "CVE-2007-4840", "CVE-2007-4887");
      script_xref(name:"GLSA", value:"200710-02");
    
      script_name(english:"GLSA-200710-02 : PHP: Multiple vulnerabilities");
      script_summary(english:"Checks for updated package(s) in /var/db/pkg");
    
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"synopsis", 
        value:
    "The remote Gentoo host is missing one or more security-related
    patches."
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"description", 
        value:
    "The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200710-02
    (PHP: Multiple vulnerabilities)
    
        Several vulnerabilities were found in PHP. Mattias Bengtsson and Philip
        Olausson reported integer overflows in the gdImageCreate() and
        gdImageCreateTrueColor() functions of the GD library which can cause
        heap-based buffer overflows (CVE-2007-3996). Gerhard Wagner discovered
        an integer overflow in the chunk_split() function that can lead to a
        heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-2007-2872). Its incomplete fix caused
        incorrect buffer size calculation due to precision loss, also resulting
        in a possible heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-2007-4661 and
        CVE-2007-4660). A buffer overflow in the sqlite_decode_binary() of the
        SQLite extension found by Stefan Esser that was addressed in PHP 5.2.1
        was not fixed correctly (CVE-2007-1887).
        Stefan Esser discovered an error in the zend_alter_ini_entry() function
        handling a memory_limit violation (CVE-2007-4659). Stefan Esser also
        discovered a flaw when handling interruptions with userspace error
        handlers that can be exploited to read arbitrary heap memory
        (CVE-2007-1883). Disclosure of sensitive memory can also be triggered
        due to insufficient boundary checks in the strspn() and strcspn()
        functions, an issue discovered by Mattias Bengtsson and Philip Olausson
        (CVE-2007-4657)
        Stefan Esser reported incorrect validation in the FILTER_VALIDATE_EMAIL
        filter of the Filter extension allowing arbitrary email header
        injection (CVE-2007-1900). NOTE: This CVE was referenced, but not fixed
        in GLSA 200705-19.
        Stanislav Malyshev found an error with unknown impact in the
        money_format() function when processing '%i' and '%n' tokens
        (CVE-2007-4658). zatanzlatan reported a buffer overflow in the
        php_openssl_make_REQ() function with unknown impact when providing a
        manipulated SSL configuration file (CVE-2007-4662). Possible memory
        corruption when trying to read EXIF data in exif_read_data() and
        exif_thumbnail() occurred with unknown impact.
        Several vulnerabilities that allow bypassing of open_basedir and other
        restrictions were reported, including the glob() function
        (CVE-2007-4663), the session_save_path(), ini_set(), and error_log()
        functions which can allow local command execution (CVE-2007-3378),
        involving the readfile() function (CVE-2007-3007), via the Session
        extension (CVE-2007-4652), via the MySQL extension (CVE-2007-3997) and
        in the dl() function which allows loading extensions outside of the
        specified directory (CVE-2007-4825).
        Multiple Denial of Service vulnerabilities were discovered, including a
        long 'library' parameter in the dl() function (CVE-2007-4887), in
        several iconv and xmlrpc functions (CVE-2007-4840 and CVE-2007-4783),
        in the setlocale() function (CVE-2007-4784), in the glob() and
        fnmatch() function (CVE-2007-4782 and CVE-2007-3806), a floating point
        exception in the wordwrap() function (CVE-2007-3998), a stack
        exhaustion via deeply nested arrays (CVE-2007-4670), an infinite loop
        caused by a specially crafted PNG image in the png_read_info() function
        of libpng (CVE-2007-2756) and several issues related to array
        conversion.
      
    Impact :
    
        Remote attackers might be able to exploit these issues in PHP
        applications making use of the affected functions, potentially
        resulting in the execution of arbitrary code, Denial of Service,
        execution of scripted contents in the context of the affected site,
        security bypass or information leak.
      
    Workaround :
    
        There is no known workaround at this time."
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"see_also",
        value:"https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/200705-19"
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"see_also",
        value:"https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/200710-02"
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"solution", 
        value:
    "All PHP users should upgrade to the latest version:
        # emerge --sync
        # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose '>=dev-lang/php-5.2.4_p20070914-r2'"
      );
      script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N");
      script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:F/RL:OF/RC:C");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_core", value:"true");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_canvas", value:"true");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"canvas_package", value:'D2ExploitPack');
      script_cwe_id(20, 22, 94, 119, 189, 264, 362, 399);
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:gentoo:linux:php");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:gentoo:linux");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2007/10/07");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2007/10/09");
      script_end_attributes();
    
      script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
      script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2007-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");
      script_family(english:"Gentoo Local Security Checks");
    
      script_dependencies("ssh_get_info.nasl");
      script_require_keys("Host/local_checks_enabled", "Host/Gentoo/release", "Host/Gentoo/qpkg-list");
    
      exit(0);
    }
    
    
    include("audit.inc");
    include("global_settings.inc");
    include("qpkg.inc");
    
    if (!get_kb_item("Host/local_checks_enabled")) audit(AUDIT_LOCAL_CHECKS_NOT_ENABLED);
    if (!get_kb_item("Host/Gentoo/release")) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "Gentoo");
    if (!get_kb_item("Host/Gentoo/qpkg-list")) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_LIST_MISSING);
    
    
    flag = 0;
    
    if (qpkg_check(package:"dev-lang/php", unaffected:make_list("ge 5.2.4_p20070914-r2"), vulnerable:make_list("lt 5.2.4_p20070914-r2"))) flag++;
    
    if (flag)
    {
      if (report_verbosity > 0) security_hole(port:0, extra:qpkg_report_get());
      else security_hole(0);
      exit(0);
    }
    else
    {
      tested = qpkg_tests_get();
      if (tested) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_NOT_AFFECTED, tested);
      else audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_NOT_INSTALLED, "PHP");
    }
    
  • NASL familyFreeBSD Local Security Checks
    NASL idFREEBSD_PKG_71D903FC602D11DC898C001921AB2FA4.NASL
    descriptionThe PHP development team reports : Security Enhancements and Fixes in PHP 5.2.4 : - Fixed a floating point exception inside wordwrap() (Reported by Mattias Bengtsson) - Fixed several integer overflows inside the GD extension (Reported by Mattias Bengtsson) - Fixed size calculation in chunk_split() (Reported by Gerhard Wagner) - Fixed integer overflow in str[c]spn(). (Reported by Mattias Bengtsson) - Fixed money_format() not to accept multiple %i or %n tokens. (Reported by Stanislav Malyshev) - Fixed zend_alter_ini_entry() memory_limit interruption vulnerability. (Reported by Stefan Esser) - Fixed INFILE LOCAL option handling with MySQL extensions not to be allowed when open_basedir or safe_mode is active. (Reported by Mattias Bengtsson) - Fixed session.save_path and error_log values to be checked against open_basedir and safe_mode (CVE-2007-3378) (Reported by Maksymilian Arciemowicz) - Fixed a possible invalid read in glob() win32 implementation (CVE-2007-3806) (Reported by shinnai) - Fixed a possible buffer overflow in php_openssl_make_REQ (Reported by zatanzlatan at hotbrev dot com) - Fixed an open_basedir bypass inside glob() function (Reported by dr at peytz dot dk) - Fixed a possible open_basedir bypass inside session extension when the session file is a symlink (Reported by c dot i dot morris at durham dot ac dot uk) - Improved fix for MOPB-03-2007. - Corrected fix for CVE-2007-2872.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id26038
    published2007-09-14
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2007-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/26038
    titleFreeBSD : php -- multiple vulnerabilities (71d903fc-602d-11dc-898c-001921ab2fa4)
    code
    #%NASL_MIN_LEVEL 80502
    #
    # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    # The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were  
    # extracted from the FreeBSD VuXML database :
    #
    # Copyright 2003-2018 Jacques Vidrine and contributors
    #
    # Redistribution and use in source (VuXML) and 'compiled' forms (SGML,
    # HTML, PDF, PostScript, RTF and so forth) with or without modification,
    # are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
    # 1. Redistributions of source code (VuXML) must retain the above
    #    copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following
    #    disclaimer as the first lines of this file unmodified.
    # 2. Redistributions in compiled form (transformed to other DTDs,
    #    published online in any format, converted to PDF, PostScript,
    #    RTF and other formats) must reproduce the above copyright
    #    notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer
    #    in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the
    #    distribution.
    # 
    # THIS DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED BY THE AUTHOR AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS"
    # AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
    # THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
    # PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR OR CONTRIBUTORS
    # BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY,
    # OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT
    # OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR
    # BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY,
    # WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE
    # OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS DOCUMENTATION,
    # EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
    #
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(26038);
      script_version("1.18");
      script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/08/02 13:32:39");
    
      script_cve_id("CVE-2007-2872", "CVE-2007-3378", "CVE-2007-3806", "CVE-2007-3996", "CVE-2007-3997", "CVE-2007-3998", "CVE-2007-4652", "CVE-2007-4657", "CVE-2007-4658", "CVE-2007-4659", "CVE-2007-4660", "CVE-2007-4661", "CVE-2007-4662", "CVE-2007-4663", "CVE-2007-4670");
      script_xref(name:"Secunia", value:"26642");
    
      script_name(english:"FreeBSD : php -- multiple vulnerabilities (71d903fc-602d-11dc-898c-001921ab2fa4)");
      script_summary(english:"Checks for updated packages in pkg_info output");
    
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"synopsis", 
        value:
    "The remote FreeBSD host is missing one or more security-related
    updates."
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"description", 
        value:
    "The PHP development team reports :
    
    Security Enhancements and Fixes in PHP 5.2.4 :
    
    - Fixed a floating point exception inside wordwrap() (Reported by
    Mattias Bengtsson)
    
    - Fixed several integer overflows inside the GD extension (Reported by
    Mattias Bengtsson)
    
    - Fixed size calculation in chunk_split() (Reported by Gerhard Wagner)
    
    - Fixed integer overflow in str[c]spn(). (Reported by Mattias
    Bengtsson)
    
    - Fixed money_format() not to accept multiple %i or %n tokens.
    (Reported by Stanislav Malyshev)
    
    - Fixed zend_alter_ini_entry() memory_limit interruption
    vulnerability. (Reported by Stefan Esser)
    
    - Fixed INFILE LOCAL option handling with MySQL extensions not to be
    allowed when open_basedir or safe_mode is active. (Reported by Mattias
    Bengtsson)
    
    - Fixed session.save_path and error_log values to be checked against
    open_basedir and safe_mode (CVE-2007-3378) (Reported by Maksymilian
    Arciemowicz)
    
    - Fixed a possible invalid read in glob() win32 implementation
    (CVE-2007-3806) (Reported by shinnai)
    
    - Fixed a possible buffer overflow in php_openssl_make_REQ (Reported
    by zatanzlatan at hotbrev dot com)
    
    - Fixed an open_basedir bypass inside glob() function (Reported by dr
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    - Fixed a possible open_basedir bypass inside session extension when
    the session file is a symlink (Reported by c dot i dot morris at
    durham dot ac dot uk)
    
    - Improved fix for MOPB-03-2007.
    
    - Corrected fix for CVE-2007-2872."
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      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"see_also",
        value:"http://www.php.net/releases/4_4_8.php"
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"see_also",
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      );
      # https://vuxml.freebsd.org/freebsd/71d903fc-602d-11dc-898c-001921ab2fa4.html
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:"see_also",
        value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?faf67901"
      );
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:"Update the affected packages.");
      script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");
      script_cwe_id(20, 22, 119, 189, 264, 362, 399);
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:freebsd:freebsd:php4");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:freebsd:freebsd:php5");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:freebsd:freebsd");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2007/08/30");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2007/09/11");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2007/09/14");
      script_end_attributes();
    
      script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
      script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2007-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");
      script_family(english:"FreeBSD Local Security Checks");
    
      script_dependencies("ssh_get_info.nasl");
      script_require_keys("Host/local_checks_enabled", "Host/FreeBSD/release", "Host/FreeBSD/pkg_info");
    
      exit(0);
    }
    
    
    include("audit.inc");
    include("freebsd_package.inc");
    
    
    if (!get_kb_item("Host/local_checks_enabled")) audit(AUDIT_LOCAL_CHECKS_NOT_ENABLED);
    if (!get_kb_item("Host/FreeBSD/release")) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "FreeBSD");
    if (!get_kb_item("Host/FreeBSD/pkg_info")) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_LIST_MISSING);
    
    
    flag = 0;
    
    if (pkg_test(save_report:TRUE, pkg:"php5<5.2.4")) flag++;
    if (pkg_test(save_report:TRUE, pkg:"php4<4.4.8")) flag++;
    
    if (flag)
    {
      if (report_verbosity > 0) security_hole(port:0, extra:pkg_report_get());
      else security_hole(0);
      exit(0);
    }
    else audit(AUDIT_HOST_NOT, "affected");
    
  • NASL familyCGI abuses
    NASL idPHP_5_2_4.NASL
    descriptionAccording to its banner, the version of PHP installed on the remote host is older than 5.2.4. Such versions may be affected by various issues, including but not limited to several overflows.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id25971
    published2007-09-03
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2007-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/25971
    titlePHP < 5.2.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities
    code
    #
    # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(25971);
      script_version("1.20");
      script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/07/24 18:56:10");
    
      script_cve_id(
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        "CVE-2007-2872",
        "CVE-2007-3294",
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        "CVE-2007-3799",
        "CVE-2007-3806",
        "CVE-2007-4010",
        "CVE-2007-4033",
        "CVE-2007-4255",
        "CVE-2007-4507",
        "CVE-2007-4652",
        "CVE-2007-4658",
        "CVE-2007-4659",
        "CVE-2007-4660",
        "CVE-2007-4661",
        "CVE-2007-4662",
        "CVE-2007-4663"
      );
      script_bugtraq_id(24661, 24261, 24922, 25498);
    
      script_name(english:"PHP < 5.2.4 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 5.2.4.  Such versions may be affected by various
    issues, including but not limited to several overflows."
      );
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.php.net/releases/5_2_4.php");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
    "Upgrade to PHP version 5.2.4 or later.");
      script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/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, 22, 119, 189, 362, 399);
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2007/06/01");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2007/08/30");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2007/09/03");
    
      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\.[0-3]($|[^0-9])"
    )
    {
      if (report_verbosity > 0)
      {
        report =
          '\n  Version source     : '+source +
          '\n  Installed version  : '+version+
          '\n  Fixed version      : 5.2.4\n';
        security_warning(port:port, extra:report);
      }
      else security_warning(port);
      exit(0);
    }
    else audit(AUDIT_LISTEN_NOT_VULN, "PHP", port, version);
    

Statements

  • contributorVincent Danen
    lastmodified2007-09-18
    organizationMandriva
    statementDue to the nature of safe_mode and open_basedir restrictions, and in alignment with the PHP group’s stance on these features, Mandriva does not consider this a security issue.
  • contributorMark J Cox
    lastmodified2007-09-05
    organizationRed Hat
    statementWe do not consider these to be security issues. For more details see http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=169857#c1 and http://www.php.net/security-note.php