Buffer overflow in Php

CVE-2008-3659

Buffer overflow in the memnstr function in PHP 4.4.x before 4.4.9 and PHP 5.6 through 5.2.6 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via the delimiter argument to the explode function. NOTE: the scope of this issue is limited since most applications would not use an attacker-controlled delimiter, but local attacks against safe_mode are feasible.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.060 (92.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

  • Php — versions 4.4.0, 4.4.1, 4.4.2
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3659?
CVE-2008-3659 is a vulnerability in Php, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. Published 2008-08-15.
Is CVE-2008-3659 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.