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CVE-2008-3659

UnknownEPSS 6.02%

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CVE-2008-3659 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the memnstr function in PHP 4.4.x before 4.4.9 and PHP 5.6 through 5.2.6 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via the delimiter argument to the explode function. NOTE: the scope of this issue is limited since most applications would not use an attacker-controlled delimiter, but local attacks against safe_mode are feasible.. EPSS estimates a 6.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the memnstr function in PHP 4.4.x before 4.4.9 and PHP 5.6 through 5.2.6 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via the delimiter argument to the explode function. NOTE: the scope of this issue is limited since most applications would not use an attacker-controlled delimiter, but local attacks against safe_mode are feasible.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.02%

92.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PhpPhp4.4.0
PhpPhp4.4.1
PhpPhp4.4.2
PhpPhp4.4.3
PhpPhp4.4.4
PhpPhp4.4.5
PhpPhp4.4.6
PhpPhp4.4.7
PhpPhp4.4.8
PhpPhp5.2.0
PhpPhp5.2.1
PhpPhp5.2.2
PhpPhp5.2.3
PhpPhp5.2.4
PhpPhp5.2.5
PhpPhp5.2.6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3659?
Buffer overflow in the memnstr function in PHP 4.4.x before 4.4.9 and PHP 5.6 through 5.2.6 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via the delimiter argument to the explode function. NOTE: the scope of this issue is limited since most applications would not use an attacker-controlled delimiter, but local attacks against safe_mode are feasible.
How severe is CVE-2008-3659?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3659 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3659?
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