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CVE-2010-3064

6.8 · MEDIUM

Stack-based buffer overflow in the php_mysqlnd_auth_write function in the Mysqlnd extension in PHP 5.3 through 5.3.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and poss…

Published Aug 20, 2010phpCWE-119EPSS 2.37%

Overview

CVE-2010-3064 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting php php. It was published on August 20, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the php_mysqlnd_auth_write function in the Mysqlnd extension in PHP 5.3 through 5.3.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long (1) username or (2) database name argument to the (a) mysql_connect or (b) mysqli_connect function.

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

Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-09/msg00006.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-10/msg00000.htmlRefphp-security.org/2010/05/31/mops-2010-059-php-php_mysqlnd_auth_write-stack-buffer-overflow-vulnerability/index.htmlRefsvn.php.net/viewvc/php/php-src/branches/PHP_5_3/NEWS?r1=298701&r2=298703&pathrev=298703Refsvn.php.net/viewvc?view=revision&revision=298703Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-09/msg00006.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-10/msg00000.htmlRefphp-security.org/2010/05/31/mops-2010-059-php-php_mysqlnd_auth_write-stack-buffer-overflow-vulnerability/index.htmlRefsvn.php.net/viewvc/php/php-src/branches/PHP_5_3/NEWS?r1=298701&r2=298703&pathrev=298703Refsvn.php.net/viewvc?view=revision&revision=298703

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3064?

CVE-2010-3064 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting php php. It was published on August 20, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2010-3064?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, 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-2010-3064?

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-2010-3064?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-3064 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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