#VU110518 Input validation error in PHP - CVE-2004-1392

Vulnerability identifier: #VU110518

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2004-1392

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 gain access to sensitive information.

PHP 4.0 with cURL functions allows remote attackers to bypass the open_basedir setting and read arbitrary files via a file: URL argument to the curl_init function.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PHP: 4.0.0, 4.0.1, 4.0.2, 4.0.3, 4.0.4, 4.0.5, 4.0.6, 4.0.7

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External links
https://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109898213806099&w=2
https://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110625060220934&w=2
https://securitytracker.com/id?1011984
https://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-405.html
https://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-406.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11557
https://bugzilla.fedora.us/show_bug.cgi?id=2344
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17900
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9279

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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.