Buffer overflow in PHP - CVE-2007-1709
Published: October 16, 2018 / Updated: June 11, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU110424
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2007-1709
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to read and manipulate data.
Buffer overflow in the confirm_phpdoc_compiled function in the phpDOC extension (PECL phpDOC) in PHP 5.2.1 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument string.
Affected software
PHP
How to mitigate CVE-2007-1709
Install update from vendor's website.
PHP - update to 5.2.2