SB2012021004 - Slackware Linux update for php



SB2012021004 - Slackware Linux update for php

Published: February 10, 2012 Updated: May 6, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2012021004
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Resource management error (CVE-ID: CVE-2012-0830)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

The php_register_variable_ex function in php_variables.c in PHP 5.3.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a request containing a large number of variables, related to improper handling of array variables. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2011-4885.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.