SB2024021454 - Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command in PHP
Published: February 14, 2024 Updated: June 10, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024021454
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command (CVE-ID: CVE-2001-1246)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.
PHP 4.0.5 through 4.1.0 in safe mode does not properly cleanse the 5th parameter to the mail() function, which allows local users and possibly remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/6787.php
- http://www.php.net/do_download.php?download_file=php-4.1.2.tar.gz
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/194425
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-102.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-129.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-159.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2954