Vulnerabilities > CVE-2010-1130 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls vulnerability in PHP

047910
CVSS 0.0 - NONE
Attack vector
UNKNOWN
Attack complexity
UNKNOWN
Privileges required
UNKNOWN
Confidentiality impact
UNKNOWN
Integrity impact
UNKNOWN
Availability impact
UNKNOWN
php
CWE-264
nessus
exploit available
NVD
Published: 2010-03-26
Updated: 2024-11-21

Summary

session.c in the session extension in PHP before 5.2.13, and 5.3.1, does not properly interpret ; (semicolon) characters in the argument to the session_save_path function, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass open_basedir and safe_mode restrictions via an argument that contains multiple ; characters in conjunction with a .. (dot dot).

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
Application
Php
377

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • 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.
  • Blue Boxing
    This type of attack against older telephone switches and trunks has been around for decades. A tone is sent by an adversary to impersonate a supervisor signal which has the effect of rerouting or usurping command of the line. While the US infrastructure proper may not contain widespread vulnerabilities to this type of attack, many companies are connected globally through call centers and business process outsourcing. These international systems may be operated in countries which have not upgraded Telco infrastructure and so are vulnerable to Blue boxing. Blue boxing is a result of failure on the part of the system to enforce strong authorization for administrative functions. While the infrastructure is different than standard current applications like web applications, there are historical lessons to be learned to upgrade the access control for administrative functions.
  • Restful Privilege Elevation
    Rest uses standard HTTP (Get, Put, Delete) style permissions methods, but these are not necessarily correlated generally with back end programs. Strict interpretation of HTTP get methods means that these HTTP Get services should not be used to delete information on the server, but there is no access control mechanism to back up this logic. This means that unless the services are properly ACL'd and the application's service implementation are following these guidelines then an HTTP request can easily execute a delete or update on the server side. The attacker identifies a HTTP Get URL such as http://victimsite/updateOrder, which calls out to a program to update orders on a database or other resource. The URL is not idempotent so the request can be submitted multiple times by the attacker, additionally, the attacker may be able to exploit the URL published as a Get method that actually performs updates (instead of merely retrieving data). This may result in malicious or inadvertent altering of data on the server.
  • Target Programs with Elevated Privileges
    This attack targets programs running with elevated privileges. The attacker would try to leverage a bug in the running program and get arbitrary code to execute with elevated privileges. For instance an attacker would look for programs that write to the system directories or registry keys (such as HKLM, which stores a number of critical Windows environment variables). These programs are typically running with elevated privileges and have usually not been designed with security in mind. Such programs are excellent exploit targets because they yield lots of power when they break. The malicious user try to execute its code at the same level as a privileged system call.

Exploit-Db

descriptionPHP 5.3.1 'session_save_path()' 'safe_mode' Restriction-Bypass Vulnerability. CVE-2010-1130. Dos exploit for php platform
idEDB-ID:33625
last seen2016-02-03
modified2010-02-11
published2010-02-11
reporterGrzegorz Stachowiak
sourcehttps://www.exploit-db.com/download/33625/
titlePHP <= 5.3.1 - 'session_save_path' 'safe_mode' Restriction-Bypass Vulnerability

Nessus

  • NASL familyCGI abuses
    NASL idPHP_5_2_13.NASL
    descriptionAccording to its banner, the version of PHP installed on the remote host is older than 5.3.2 / 5.2.13. Such versions may be affected by several security issues : - Directory paths not ending with
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id44921
    published2010-02-26
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2010-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/44921
    titlePHP < 5.3.2 / 5.2.13 Multiple Vulnerabilities
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(44921);
  script_version("1.15");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/11/15 20:50:18");

  script_cve_id("CVE-2010-1128", "CVE-2010-1129", "CVE-2010-1130");
  script_bugtraq_id(38182, 38430, 38431);
  script_xref(name:"Secunia", value:"38708");

  script_name(english:"PHP < 5.3.2 / 5.2.13 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 5.3.2 / 5.2.13.  Such versions may be affected by
several security issues :

  - Directory paths not ending with '/' may not be
    correctly validated inside 'tempnam()' in 
    'safe_mode' configuration.

  - It may be possible to bypass the 'open_basedir'/ 
    'safe_mode' configuration restrictions due to an
    error in session extensions.

  - An unspecified vulnerability affects the LCG entropy."
  );
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also",value:"http://securityreason.com/achievement_securityalert/82");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also",value:"http://securityreason.com/securityalert/7008");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also",value:"https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2010/Feb/208");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also",value:"http://www.php.net/releases/5_3_2.php");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also",value:"http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.php#5.3.2");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also",value:"http://www.php.net/releases/5_2_13.php");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also",value:"http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.php#5.2.13");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution",value:"Upgrade to PHP version 5.3.2 / 5.2.13 or later.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N");
  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_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2010/02/11");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2010/02/25");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2010/02/26");

  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) 2010-2018 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 =~ "^[0-4]\." ||
    version =~ "^5\.[01]\." ||
    version =~ "^5\.2\.([0-9]|1[0-2])($|[^0-9])" ||
    version =~ "^5\.3\.[01]($|[^0-9])"
)
{
  if (report_verbosity > 0)
  {
    report =
      '\n  Version source     : '+source +
      '\n  Installed version  : '+version+
      '\n  Fixed version      : 5.3.2 / 5.2.13\n';
    security_warning(port:port, extra:report);
  }
  else security_warning(port);
  exit(0);
}
else audit(AUDIT_LISTEN_NOT_VULN, "PHP", port, version);
  • NASL familyGentoo Local Security Checks
    NASL idGENTOO_GLSA-201110-06.NASL
    descriptionThe remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-201110-06 (PHP: Multiple vulnerabilities) Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in PHP. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details. Impact : A context-dependent attacker could execute arbitrary code, obtain sensitive information from process memory, bypass intended access restrictions, or cause a Denial of Service in various ways. A remote attacker could cause a Denial of Service in various ways, bypass spam detections, or bypass open_basedir restrictions. Workaround : There is no known workaround at this time.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id56459
    published2011-10-12
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2011-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/56459
    titleGLSA-201110-06 : PHP: Multiple vulnerabilities
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#
# The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were
# extracted from Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201110-06.
#
# The advisory text is Copyright (C) 2001-2016 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(56459);
  script_version("1.9");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/07/11 17:09:26");

  script_cve_id("CVE-2006-7243", "CVE-2009-5016", "CVE-2010-1128", "CVE-2010-1129", "CVE-2010-1130", "CVE-2010-1860", "CVE-2010-1861", "CVE-2010-1862", "CVE-2010-1864", "CVE-2010-1866", "CVE-2010-1868", "CVE-2010-1914", "CVE-2010-1915", "CVE-2010-1917", "CVE-2010-2093", "CVE-2010-2094", "CVE-2010-2097", "CVE-2010-2100", "CVE-2010-2101", "CVE-2010-2190", "CVE-2010-2191", "CVE-2010-2225", "CVE-2010-2484", "CVE-2010-2531", "CVE-2010-2950", "CVE-2010-3062", "CVE-2010-3063", "CVE-2010-3064", "CVE-2010-3065", "CVE-2010-3436", "CVE-2010-3709", "CVE-2010-3710", "CVE-2010-3870", "CVE-2010-4150", "CVE-2010-4409", "CVE-2010-4645", "CVE-2010-4697", "CVE-2010-4698", "CVE-2010-4699", "CVE-2010-4700", "CVE-2011-0420", "CVE-2011-0421", "CVE-2011-0708", "CVE-2011-0752", "CVE-2011-0753", "CVE-2011-0755", "CVE-2011-1092", "CVE-2011-1148", "CVE-2011-1153", "CVE-2011-1464", "CVE-2011-1466", "CVE-2011-1467", "CVE-2011-1468", "CVE-2011-1469", "CVE-2011-1470", "CVE-2011-1471", "CVE-2011-1657", "CVE-2011-1938", "CVE-2011-2202", "CVE-2011-2483", "CVE-2011-3182", "CVE-2011-3189", "CVE-2011-3267", "CVE-2011-3268");
  script_xref(name:"GLSA", value:"201110-06");

  script_name(english:"GLSA-201110-06 : 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-201110-06
(PHP: Multiple vulnerabilities)

    Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in PHP. Please review the
      CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
  
Impact :

    A context-dependent attacker could execute arbitrary code, obtain
      sensitive information from process memory, bypass intended access
      restrictions, or cause a Denial of Service in various ways.
    A remote attacker could cause a Denial of Service in various ways,
      bypass spam detections, or bypass open_basedir restrictions.
  
Workaround :

    There is no known workaround at this time."
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201110-06"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"solution", 
    value:
"All PHP users should upgrade to the latest version:
      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose '>=dev-lang/php-5.3.8'"
  );
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:POC/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:"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:"2011/10/10");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2011/10/12");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2011-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");
  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 5.3.8"), vulnerable:make_list("lt 5.3.8"))) 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 familyMandriva Local Security Checks
    NASL idMANDRIVA_MDVSA-2010-058.NASL
    descriptionMultiple vulnerabilities has been found and corrected in php : - Improved LCG entropy. (Rasmus, Samy Kamkar) (CVE-2010-1128) - Fixed safe_mode validation inside tempnam() when the directory path does not end with a /). (Martin Jansen) (CVE-2010-1129) - Fixed a possible open_basedir/safe_mode bypass in the session extension identified by Grzegorz Stachowiak. (Ilia) (CVE-2010-1130) Packages for 2008.0 are provided for Corporate Desktop 2008.0 customers. The updated packages have been patched to correct these issues.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id45029
    published2010-03-11
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2010-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/45029
    titleMandriva Linux Security Advisory : php (MDVSA-2010:058)
  • NASL familyUbuntu Local Security Checks
    NASL idUBUNTU_USN-989-1.NASL
    descriptionAuke van Slooten discovered that PHP incorrectly handled certain xmlrpc requests. An attacker could exploit this issue to cause the PHP server to crash, resulting in a denial of service. This issue only affected Ubuntu 6.06 LTS, 8.04 LTS, 9.04 and 9.10. (CVE-2010-0397) It was discovered that the pseudorandom number generator in PHP did not provide the expected entropy. An attacker could exploit this issue to predict values that were intended to be random, such as session cookies. This issue only affected Ubuntu 6.06 LTS, 8.04 LTS, 9.04 and 9.10. (CVE-2010-1128) It was discovered that PHP did not properly handle directory pathnames that lacked a trailing slash character. An attacker could exploit this issue to bypass safe_mode restrictions. This issue only affected Ubuntu 6.06 LTS, 8.04 LTS, 9.04 and 9.10. (CVE-2010-1129) Grzegorz Stachowiak discovered that the PHP session extension did not properly handle semicolon characters. An attacker could exploit this issue to bypass safe_mode restrictions. This issue only affected Ubuntu 8.04 LTS, 9.04 and 9.10. (CVE-2010-1130) Stefan Esser discovered that PHP incorrectly decoded remote HTTP chunked encoding streams. An attacker could exploit this issue to cause the PHP server to crash and possibly execute arbitrary code with application privileges. This issue only affected Ubuntu 10.04 LTS. (CVE-2010-1866) Mateusz Kocielski discovered that certain PHP SQLite functions incorrectly handled empty SQL queries. An attacker could exploit this issue to possibly execute arbitrary code with application privileges. (CVE-2010-1868) Mateusz Kocielski discovered that PHP incorrectly handled certain arguments to the fnmatch function. An attacker could exploit this flaw and cause the PHP server to consume all available stack memory, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2010-1917) Stefan Esser discovered that PHP incorrectly handled certain strings in the phar extension. An attacker could exploit this flaw to possibly view sensitive information. This issue only affected Ubuntu 10.04 LTS. (CVE-2010-2094, CVE-2010-2950) Stefan Esser discovered that PHP incorrectly handled deserialization of SPLObjectStorage objects. A remote attacker could exploit this issue to view sensitive information and possibly execute arbitrary code with application privileges. This issue only affected Ubuntu 8.04 LTS, 9.04, 9.10 and 10.04 LTS. (CVE-2010-2225) It was discovered that PHP incorrectly filtered error messages when limits for memory, execution time, or recursion were exceeded. A remote attacker could exploit this issue to possibly view sensitive information. (CVE-2010-2531) Stefan Esser discovered that the PHP session serializer incorrectly handled the PS_UNDEF_MARKER marker. An attacker could exploit this issue to alter arbitrary session variables. (CVE-2010-3065). Note that Tenable Network Security has extracted the preceding description block directly from the Ubuntu security advisory. Tenable has attempted to automatically clean and format it as much as possible without introducing additional issues.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id49306
    published2010-09-21
    reporterUbuntu Security Notice (C) 2010-2019 Canonical, Inc. / NASL script (C) 2010-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/49306
    titleUbuntu 6.06 LTS / 8.04 LTS / 9.04 / 9.10 / 10.04 LTS : php5 vulnerabilities (USN-989-1)

Statements

contributorVincent Danen
lastmodified2010-03-27
organizationRed Hat
statementWe do not consider safe_mode / open_basedir restriction bypass issues being security sensitive. For more details see http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=169857#c1 and http://www.php.net/security-note.php

References