OSVDB ID: 20898

Title: PHP Unspecified curl / gd Restriction Bypass

Info

Disclosure

Oct 31, 2005

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

PHP contains a flaw in the "ext/curl" and "ext/gd" modules that may allow a malicious user to view sensitive files without authorization. It is possible that the flaw may allow the attacker to bypass the "safe_mode" or "open_basedir" restrictions. This may allow the disclosure of sensitive information, resulting in a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Information Disclosure
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified, Vendor Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 4.4.1 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

PHP

4.4.0
5.0.5

References

Credit

Unknown or Incomplete



Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/20898