CVE-2007-2844

UnknownEPSS 2.86%

Last modified

CVE-2007-2844 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. PHP 4.x and 5.x before 5.2.1, when running on multi-threaded systems, does not ensure thread safety for libc crypt function calls using protection schemes such as a mutex, which creates race conditions that allow remote attackers to overwrite internal program memory and gain system access.. EPSS estimates a 2.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PHP 4.x and 5.x before 5.2.1, when running on multi-threaded systems, does not ensure thread safety for libc crypt function calls using protection schemes such as a mutex, which creates race conditions that allow remote attackers to overwrite internal program memory and gain system access.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.86%

85.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
PhpPhp4.0
PhpPhp4.0.0
PhpPhp4.0.1
PhpPhp4.0.2
PhpPhp4.0.3
PhpPhp4.0.4
PhpPhp4.0.5
PhpPhp4.0.6
PhpPhp4.0.7
PhpPhp4.1.0
PhpPhp4.1.1
PhpPhp4.1.2
PhpPhp4.2.0
PhpPhp4.2.1
PhpPhp4.2.2
PhpPhp4.2.3
PhpPhp4.3.0
PhpPhp4.3.1
PhpPhp4.3.2
PhpPhp4.3.3
PhpPhp4.3.4
PhpPhp4.3.5
PhpPhp4.3.6
PhpPhp4.3.7
PhpPhp4.3.8
PhpPhp4.3.9
PhpPhp4.3.10
PhpPhp4.3.11
PhpPhp4.4.0
PhpPhp4.4.1
PhpPhp4.4.2
PhpPhp4.4.3
PhpPhp4.4.4
PhpPhp4.4.5
PhpPhp4.4.6
PhpPhp5.0Rc1
PhpPhp5.0.0
PhpPhp5.0.1
PhpPhp5.0.2
PhpPhp5.0.3
PhpPhp5.0.4
PhpPhp5.0.5
PhpPhp5.1.0
PhpPhp5.1.1
PhpPhp5.1.2
PhpPhp5.1.3
PhpPhp5.1.4
PhpPhp5.1.5
PhpPhp5.1.6
PhpPhp5.2.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-2844?
PHP 4.x and 5.x before 5.2.1, when running on multi-threaded systems, does not ensure thread safety for libc crypt function calls using protection schemes such as a mutex, which creates race conditions that allow remote attackers to overwrite internal program memory and gain system access.
How severe is CVE-2007-2844?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-2844 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2844?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST