SB20240412138 - Slackware Linux update for php
Published: April 12, 2024 Updated: July 19, 2024
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Description
This security bulletin contains information about 4 secuirty vulnerabilities.
1) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-31629)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to the way PHP handles HTTP variable names. A remote attacker can set a standard insecure cookie in the victim's browser which is treated as a `__Host-` or `__Secure-` cookie by PHP applications.
2) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-1874)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing array-ish $command parameter of proc_open. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
3) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-2756)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to the way PHP handles HTTP variable names. A remote attacker can set a standard insecure cookie in the victim's browser which is treated as a `__Host-` or `__Secure-` cookie by PHP applications.
Note, the vulnerability exists due to incomplete fix for #VU67756 (CVE-2022-31629).
4) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-3096)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in within the password_verify() function, which can erroneously return true. A remote attacker can bypass implemented authentication based on the vulnerable function and gain unauthorized access to the web application.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.