ID:4400 - Exploit for Stack-based buffer overflow in PHP - CVE-2011-1938

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:4400 - Exploit for Stack-based buffer overflow in PHP - CVE-2011-1938

ID:4400 - Exploit for Stack-based buffer overflow in PHP - CVE-2011-1938

Published: August 11, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU45008
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2011-1938
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
PHP

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing a long pathname for a UNIX socket. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.