#VU110446 Input validation error in PHP - CVE-2007-1411

Vulnerability identifier: #VU110446

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [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-2007-1411

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
PHP
Universal components / Libraries / Scripting languages

Vendor: PHP Group

Description

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

Buffer overflow in PHP 4.4.6 and earlier, and unspecified PHP 5 versions, allows local and possibly remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long server name arguments to the (1) mssql_connect and (2) mssql_pconnect functions.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PHP: 4.4, 4.4.0, 4.4.1, 4.4.2, 4.4.3, 4.4.4, 4.4.5, 4.4.6

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External links
https://retrogod.altervista.org/php_446_mssql_connect_bof.html
https://secunia.com/advisories/24353
https://securityreason.com/securityalert/2407
https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/462010/100/0/threaded
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22832
https://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0867
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/32885

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.