PHP 'openssl_encrypt()' Function Information Disclosure Vulnerability

BID:57462

Info

PHP 'openssl_encrypt()' Function Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 57462
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2012-6113
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jan 15 2013 12:00AM
Updated: Jan 15 2013 12:00AM
Credit: attb2
Vulnerable: PHP PHP 5.3.13
PHP PHP 5.3.12
PHP PHP 5.3.9
PHP PHP 5.3.11
PHP PHP 5.3.10
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

PHP 'openssl_encrypt()' Function Information Disclosure Vulnerability

PHP is prone to an information-disclosure vulnerability that lets attackers retrieve the contents of arbitrary memory locations.

Attackers can exploit this issue to obtain sensitive information that may lead to further attacks.

Exploit / POC

PHP 'openssl_encrypt()' Function Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: vuldb@securityfocus.

Solution / Fix

PHP 'openssl_encrypt()' Function Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Solution:
Vendor updates are available. Please see the references for details.

References

PHP 'openssl_encrypt()' Function Information Disclosure Vulnerability

References:

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