Title: PHP getimagesize() php_handle_iff() Function DoS
Info
Disclosure
Mar 31, 2005
Discovery
Feb 23, 2005
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Unknown
Description
PHP contains a flaw that may allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service. The issue is due to the php_handle_iff function in image.c, as reachable by the getimagesize PHP function, not properly sanitizing user-supplied input. By passing a malformed value to this function, an attacker can cause an infinite loop and exhaust all system resources.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Denial of Service,
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Availability
Exploit:
Exploit Rumored
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified,
Vendor Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 4.3.11, 5.0.4 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.