PHP Apache 2 Virtual() Safe_Mode and Open_Basedir Restriction Bypass Vulnerability

BID:15413

Info

PHP Apache 2 Virtual() Safe_Mode and Open_Basedir Restriction Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 15413
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-2005-3392
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Nov 14 2005 12:00AM
Updated: Nov 02 2006 10:17PM
Credit: Announced by the vendor.
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.10 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.10 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.10 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ppc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia32
Trustix Secure Linux 3.0
Trustix Secure Linux 2.2
Trustix Secure Enterprise Linux 2.0
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8
+ Linux kernel 2.4.21
+ Linux kernel 2.4.19
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9
S.u.S.E. UnitedLinux 1.0
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 10.0 OSS
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 10.0
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 9.3 x86_64
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 9.3
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 9.2 x86_64
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 9.2
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 9.1 x86_64
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 9.1
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 9.0 x86_64
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 9.0
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 10.0 OSS
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.3 x86_64
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.3
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.2 x86_64
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.2
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.1 x86_64
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.1
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.0 x86_64
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.0
S.u.S.E. Linux Enterprise Server for S/390 9.0
PHP PHP 5.0.5
PHP PHP 4.4 .0
HP System Management Homepage 2.1.4
HP System Management Homepage 2.1.3 .132
HP System Management Homepage 2.1.3
HP System Management Homepage 2.1.2
HP System Management Homepage 2.1.1
HP System Management Homepage 2.1
HP System Management Homepage 2.0.2
HP System Management Homepage 2.0.1
HP System Management Homepage 2.0
Gentoo Linux
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.5
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3.9
Apple Mac OS X 10.4.5
Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9
Not Vulnerable: PHP PHP 5.1
PHP PHP 4.4.1
HP System Management Homepage 2.1.5

Discussion

PHP Apache 2 Virtual() Safe_Mode and Open_Basedir Restriction Bypass Vulnerability

PHP on Apache 2 is prone to a restriction-bypass vulnerability when calling 'virtual()'. Successful exploitation could lead to disclosure of sensitive information.

This issue is reported to affect PHP versions 4.4.0 and 5.0.5; other versions may also be vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

PHP Apache 2 Virtual() Safe_Mode and Open_Basedir Restriction Bypass Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected]

Solution / Fix

PHP Apache 2 Virtual() Safe_Mode and Open_Basedir Restriction Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:

The vendor has addressed this issue in PHP versions 4.4.1 and 5.1.

Please see the referenced advisories for more information.


Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3.9

Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9

Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.5

Apple Mac OS X 10.4.5

HP System Management Homepage 2.0

HP System Management Homepage 2.0.1

HP System Management Homepage 2.0.2

HP System Management Homepage 2.1

HP System Management Homepage 2.1.1

HP System Management Homepage 2.1.2

HP System Management Homepage 2.1.3 .132

HP System Management Homepage 2.1.3

HP System Management Homepage 2.1.4

PHP PHP 4.4 .0

PHP PHP 5.0.5

References

PHP Apache 2 Virtual() Safe_Mode and Open_Basedir Restriction Bypass Vulnerability

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