#VU45008 Stack-based buffer overflow in PHP - CVE-2011-1938

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#VU45008 Stack-based buffer overflow in PHP - CVE-2011-1938

Published: May 31, 2011 / Updated: August 11, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU45008
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2011-1938
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
PHP
Software vendor:
PHP Group

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.

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