CVE-2008-3660
UnknownEPSS 3.35%
Last modified
CVE-2008-3660 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. PHP 4.4.x before 4.4.9, and 5.x through 5.2.6, when used as a FastCGI module, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a request with multiple dots preceding the extension, as demonstrated using foo..php.. EPSS estimates a 3.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
PHP 4.4.x before 4.4.9, and 5.x through 5.2.6, when used as a FastCGI module, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a request with multiple dots preceding the extension, as demonstrated using foo..php.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Php | Php | 4.4.0 |
| Php | Php | 4.4.1 |
| Php | Php | 4.4.2 |
| Php | Php | 4.4.3 |
| Php | Php | 4.4.4 |
| Php | Php | 4.4.5 |
| Php | Php | 4.4.6 |
| Php | Php | 4.4.7 |
| Php | Php | 4.4.8 |
| Php | Php | 5.2.0 |
| Php | Php | 5.2.1 |
| Php | Php | 5.2.2 |
| Php | Php | 5.2.3 |
| Php | Php | 5.2.4 |
| Php | Php | 5.2.5 |
| Php | Php | 5.2.6 |
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-133A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-133A.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-3660?
PHP 4.4.x before 4.4.9, and 5.x through 5.2.6, when used as a FastCGI module, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a request with multiple dots preceding the extension, as demonstrated using foo..php.
How severe is CVE-2008-3660?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3660 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3660?
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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