CVE-2003-0172 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can trigger a buffer overflow in PHP's openlog function via long filenames, potentially causing crashes or executing arbitrary code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-0172?
CVE-2003-0172 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Php Php, published on 29 Mar 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in openlog function for PHP 4.3.1 on Windows operating system, and possibly other OSes, allows remote attackers to cause a crash and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long filename argument.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0172?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Php Php.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0172?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0172 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2003-0172 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0172 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Php Php
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jwhh-h5m8-hcgh.