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PHP < 4.0.4 IMAP Module imap_open() Function Overflow

medium Nessus Plugin ID 10628

Synopsis

Arbitrary code may be run on this host.

Description

A version of PHP that is older than 4.0.4 is installed on this host.

There is a buffer overflow condition in the IMAP module of this version that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the web server, if this server is serving a webmail interface.

Solution

Upgrade to PHP 4.0.4 or later.

See Also

https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2001/Mar/40

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 10628

File Name: php_imap_overflow.nasl

Version: 1.33

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 3/8/2001

Updated: 5/31/2024

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Enable CGI Scanning: true

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:php:php

Required KB Items: www/PHP

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/19/2000

Reference Information

BID: 6557