Detections
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PHP 5.3.x < 5.3.14 Multiple Vulnerabilities
high Nessus Plugin ID 59529
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Synopsis
The remote web server uses a version of PHP that is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
According to its banner, the version of PHP installed on the remote host is 5.3.x earlier than 5.3.14, and is, therefore, potentially affected the following vulnerabilities :- An integer overflow error exists in the function 'phar_parse_tarfile' in the file 'ext/phar/tar.c'. This error can lead to a heap-based buffer overflow when handling a maliciously crafted TAR file. Arbitrary code execution is possible due to this error. (CVE-2012-2386)
- A weakness exists in the 'crypt' function related to the DES implementation that can allow brute-force attacks. (CVE-2012-2143)
- Several design errors involving the incorrect parsing of PHP PDO prepared statements could lead to disclosure of sensitive information or denial of service.
(CVE-2012-3450)
- A variable initialization error exists in the file 'ext/openssl/openssl.c' that can allow process memory contents to be disclosed when input data is of length zero. (CVE-2012-6113)
Solution
Upgrade to PHP version 5.3.14 or later.See Also
http://www.nessus.org/u?ec6f812f
https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=61755
http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.php#5.3.14
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 59529
File Name: php_5_3_14.nasl
Version: 1.21
Type: remote
Family: CGI abuses
Published: 6/15/2012
Updated: 5/26/2025
Configuration: Enable thorough checks (optional)
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 6.7
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.5
Temporal Score: 5.9
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2012-2386
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:php:php
Required KB Items: www/PHP
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: No exploit is required
Patch Publication Date: 6/14/2012
Vulnerability Publication Date: 4/21/2011
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2012-2143, CVE-2012-2386, CVE-2012-3450, CVE-2012-6113