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:
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
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
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.