12415 : PHP unserialize() Function Negative Reference Arbitrary Code Execution
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2004-12-15

Keywords

SCOSA-2005.49

Description

PHP contains a flaw that may allow a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges. The issue is due to the deserialization code not properly sanitizing user-supplied input. This may allow an attacker to pass crafted content to the unserialize function and cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.

Classification

Impact: Loss of Integrity
Disclosure: Vendor Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 4.3.10 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

The PHP Group
Watch-list
PHP
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5.0.0 Beta 1
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5.0.0 Release Candidate 1
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References

Tools & Filters

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Credit

Unknown or Incomplete

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 10.0
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2003-12-31 | Disagree?

Access_vector_2 Access_complexity_2 Authentication_2 Confidentiality_impact_2 Integrity_impact_2 Availability_impact_2

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