PHP '/ext/standard/info.c' Type Confusion Information Disclosure Vulnerability

BID:68423

Info

PHP '/ext/standard/info.c' Type Confusion Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 68423
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2014-4721
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jun 26 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Nov 12 2014 09:03PM
Credit: Stefan Esser
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 ARM
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 amd64
RedHat Enterprise Linux Desktop Workstation 5 client
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server
Oracle Enterprise Linux 6.2
Oracle Enterprise Linux 6
Debian Linux 6.0 sparc
Debian Linux 6.0 s/390
Debian Linux 6.0 powerpc
Debian Linux 6.0 mips
Debian Linux 6.0 ia-64
Debian Linux 6.0 ia-32
Debian Linux 6.0 arm
Debian Linux 6.0 amd64
CentOS CentOS 6
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

PHP '/ext/standard/info.c' Type Confusion Information Disclosure Vulnerability

PHP is prone to an information-disclosure vulnerability because of a type confusion error.

An attacker can exploit this issue to gain access to sensitive information that may aid in further attacks.

PHP 5.4.29 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

PHP '/ext/standard/info.c' Type Confusion Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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

Solution / Fix

PHP '/ext/standard/info.c' Type Confusion Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

PHP '/ext/standard/info.c' Type Confusion Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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