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CVE-2007-1484

4.6 · MEDIUM

The array_user_key_compare function in PHP 4.4.6 and earlier, and 5.x up to 5.2.1, makes erroneous calls to zval_dtor, which triggers memory corruption and allows local users to bypass safe_mode an…

Published Mar 16, 2007phpEPSS 1.13%

Overview

CVE-2007-1484 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting php php. It was published on March 16, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The array_user_key_compare function in PHP 4.4.6 and earlier, and 5.x up to 5.2.1, makes erroneous calls to zval_dtor, which triggers memory corruption and allows local users to bypass safe_mode and execute arbitrary code via a certain unset operation after array_user_key_compare has been called.

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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
phpphp0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1484?

CVE-2007-1484 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting php php. It was published on March 16, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-1484?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-1484?

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-2007-1484?

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