CVE-2006-4481 Security feature bypass in n/a
Local attackers can bypass PHP safe_mode and open_basedir restrictions via file_exists and imap_reopen functions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-4481?
CVE-2006-4481 is a high-severity vulnerability in Php Php, published on 31 Aug 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The (1) file_exists and (2) imap_reopen functions in PHP before 5.1.5 do not check for the safe_mode and open_basedir settings, which allows local users to bypass the settings. NOTE: the error_log function is covered by CVE-2006-3011, and the imap_open function is covered by CVE-2006-1017.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4481?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Php Php.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4481?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4481 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2006-4481 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-4481 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Php Php
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mh5c-w8xj-c58r.