#VU32779 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in PHP - CVE-2012-3365

Vulnerability identifier: #VU32779

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-3365

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PHP
Universal components / Libraries / Scripting languages

Vendor: PHP Group

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.

The SQLite functionality in PHP before 5.3.15 allows remote attackers to bypass the open_basedir protection mechanism via unspecified vectors.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PHP: 5.3.0 - 5.3.14

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External links
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-08/msg00021.html
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-08/msg00022.html
https://osvdb.org/84100
https://secunia.com/advisories/49969
https://secunia.com/advisories/51178
https://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:108
https://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.php
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54612
https://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027286
https://hermes.opensuse.org/messages/15376003

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.