CVE-2007-1581 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 21 Mar 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code by interrupting the hash_update_file function via error or stream handlers in PHP.

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-2007-1581?

CVE-2007-1581 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Php Php, published on 21 Mar 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The resource system in PHP 5.0.0 through 5.2.1 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code by interrupting the hash_update_file function via a userspace (1) error or (2) stream handler, which can then be used to destroy and modify internal resources. NOTE: it was later reported that PHP 5.2 through 5.2.13 and 5.3 through 5.3.2 are also affected.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1581?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Php Php.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1581?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1581 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2007-1581 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-1581 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-6cxr-f6hx-5j7x.