CVE-2004-1064

Name: CVE-2004-1064
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-01-10T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.74%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-1064 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The safe mode checks in PHP 4.x to 4.3.9 and PHP 5.x to 5.0.2 truncate the file path before passing the data to the realpath function, which could allow attackers to bypass safe mode. NOTE: this issue was originally REJECTed by its CNA before publication, but that decision is in active dispute. EPSS estimates a 3.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The safe mode checks in PHP 4.x to 4.3.9 and PHP 5.x to 5.0.2 truncate the file path before passing the data to the realpath function, which could allow attackers to bypass safe mode. NOTE: this issue was originally REJECTed by its CNA before publication, but that decision is in active dispute. This candidate may change significantly in the future as a result of further discussion.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.74%

88.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Php	Php	>= 4.0.0, <= 4.3.9
Php	Php	>= 5.0.0, <= 5.0.2
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	4.10

References

http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000915Broken Link
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200412-14.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.hardened-php.net/advisories/012004.txtThird Party Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:151Third Party Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:072Third Party Advisory
http://www.php.net/release_4_3_10.phpRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/9028Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/384545Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11964Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18512Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-99-1/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-99-2/Third Party Advisory
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000915Broken Link
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200412-14.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.hardened-php.net/advisories/012004.txtThird Party Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:151Third Party Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:072Third Party Advisory
http://www.php.net/release_4_3_10.phpRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/9028Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/384545Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11964Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18512Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-99-1/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-99-2/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-1064?

How severe is CVE-2004-1064?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1064 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1064?

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Source: NVD / NIST