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PHP < 5.1.2 mysqli Error Message Format String

high Log Correlation Engine Plugin ID 801110

Synopsis

The remote host is vulnerable to a remote 'format string' flaw.

Description

The remote host is running a version of PHP that is older than 5.1.2. Versions 5.1.0 and 5.1.1 are potentially vulnerable to a remote format string vulnerability. Specifically, if PHP is configured to log MySQL errors, then an attacker may be able to trigger a condition wherein arbitrary commands or code are executed.

Solution

Upgrade to version 5.1.2 or higher.

See Also

http://.php.net/release_5_1_2.php

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 801110

Family: Web Servers

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2006-0200

BID: 16219