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CVE-2007-1883

7.8 · HIGH

PHP 4.0.0 through 4.4.6 and 5.0.0 through 5.2.1 allows context-dependent attackers to read arbitrary memory locations via an interruption that triggers a user space error handler that changes a par…

Published Apr 6, 2007phpEPSS 1.34%

Overview

CVE-2007-1883 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting php php. It was published on April 6, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

PHP 4.0.0 through 4.4.6 and 5.0.0 through 5.2.1 allows context-dependent attackers to read arbitrary memory locations via an interruption that triggers a user space error handler that changes a parameter to an arbitrary pointer, as demonstrated via the iptcembed function, which calls certain convert_to_* functions with its input parameters.

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

Refsecunia.com/advisories/24542Refsecunia.com/advisories/27102Refwww.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200710-02.xmlRefwww.php-security.org/MOPB/MOPB-37-2007.htmlRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33750Refsecunia.com/advisories/24542Refsecunia.com/advisories/27102Refwww.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200710-02.xmlRefwww.php-security.org/MOPB/MOPB-37-2007.htmlRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33750

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1883?

CVE-2007-1883 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting php php. It was published on April 6, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-1883?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-1883?

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-2007-1883?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-1883 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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