AutoIndex PHP Script Index.PHP Denial of Service Vulnerability

BID:26410

Info

AutoIndex PHP Script Index.PHP Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 26410
Class: Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE: CVE-2007-5984
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Nov 12 2007 12:00AM
Updated: Nov 23 2007 06:24PM
Credit: L4teral <[email protected]> is credited with the discovery of this vulnerability.
Vulnerable: Justin Hagstrom AutoIndex PHP Script 2.2.3
Justin Hagstrom AutoIndex PHP Script 2.2.2
Not Vulnerable: Justin Hagstrom AutoIndex PHP Script 2.2.4

Discussion

AutoIndex PHP Script Index.PHP Denial of Service Vulnerability

AutoIndex PHP Script is prone to a remote denial-of-service vulnerability because the application fails to properly handle unexpected input.

Successfully exploiting this issue allows remote attackers to consume excessive CPU resources, potentially denying service to legitimate users.

AutoIndex PHP Script 2.2.2 and 2.2.3 are vulnerable to this issue; prior versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

AutoIndex PHP Script Index.PHP Denial of Service Vulnerability

Attackers may use a browser to exploit this issue.

The following URI is available to demonstrate this issue:

http://www.example.com/AutoIndex/index.php?dir=%00

Solution / Fix

AutoIndex PHP Script Index.PHP Denial of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released AutoIndex PHP Script 2.2.4 to address this issue. Please see the references for more information.


Justin Hagstrom AutoIndex PHP Script 2.2.2

Justin Hagstrom AutoIndex PHP Script 2.2.3

References

AutoIndex PHP Script Index.PHP Denial of Service Vulnerability

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