CVE-2008-0599
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 10.92%
Last modified
CVE-2008-0599 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The init_request_info function in sapi/cgi/cgi_main.c in PHP before 5.2.6 does not properly consider operator precedence when calculating the length of PATH_TRANSLATED, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted URI.. EPSS estimates a 10.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The init_request_info function in sapi/cgi/cgi_main.c in PHP before 5.2.6 does not properly consider operator precedence when calculating the length of PATH_TRANSLATED, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted URI.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Php | Php | < 5.2.6 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 8 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 9 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 6.06 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 7.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 7.10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 8.04 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.5.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | < 10.5.4 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30048Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30083Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30345Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30616Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30757Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30828Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31200Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31326Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32746Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35650Broken Link
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200811-05.xmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/147027Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.phpRelease Notes
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492535/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29009Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019958Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-628-1Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42137Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2503Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30048Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30083Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30345Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30616Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30757Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30828Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31200Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31326Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32746Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35650Broken Link
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200811-05.xmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/147027Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.phpRelease Notes
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492535/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29009Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019958Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-628-1Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42137Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2503Broken Link
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-0599?
The init_request_info function in sapi/cgi/cgi_main.c in PHP before 5.2.6 does not properly consider operator precedence when calculating the length of PATH_TRANSLATED, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted URI.
How severe is CVE-2008-0599?
CVE-2008-0599 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 10.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0599?
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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