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PHP php_variables.c Multiple Variable Open Bracket Memory Disclosure

medium Nessus Plugin ID 15436

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Synopsis

The remote server is affected by an information disclosure vulnerability.

Description

The remote host is running a version of PHP that is older than 5.0.2 or 4.39.

The remote version of this software is affected by a memory disclosure vulnerability in PHP_Variables. An attacker may exploit this flaw to remotely read portions of the memory of the httpd process on the remote host.

Solution

Upgrade to PHP 5.0.2 or 4.3.9.

See Also

http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.php#5.0.2

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 15436

File Name: php_mem_disclosure.nasl

Version: 1.22

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 10/8/2004

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Temporal Score: 3.9

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:php:php

Required KB Items: www/PHP

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Vulnerability Publication Date: 9/15/2004

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2004-0958

BID: 11334