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CVE-2005-3389

5.0 · MEDIUM

The parse_str function in PHP 4.x up to 4.4.0 and 5.x up to 5.0.5, when called with only one parameter, allows remote attackers to enable the register_globals directive via inputs that cause a requ…

Published Nov 1, 2005phpEPSS 6.30%

Overview

CVE-2005-3389 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting php php. It was published on November 1, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The parse_str function in PHP 4.x up to 4.4.0 and 5.x up to 5.0.5, when called with only one parameter, allows remote attackers to enable the register_globals directive via inputs that cause a request to be terminated due to the memory_limit setting, which causes PHP to set an internal flag that enables register_globals and allows attackers to exploit vulnerabilities in PHP applications that would otherwise be protected.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from php. Update php to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refitrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=c00786522Refrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2006-0549.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/17371Refsecunia.com/advisories/17490Refsecunia.com/advisories/17510Refsecunia.com/advisories/17531Refsecunia.com/advisories/17557Refsecunia.com/advisories/17559Refsecunia.com/advisories/18054Refsecunia.com/advisories/18198

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3389?

CVE-2005-3389 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting php php. It was published on November 1, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2005-3389?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-3389?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from php. Update php to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-3389?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-3389 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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