CVE-2007-4255 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the PHP mSQL extension allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to msql_connect.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-4255?
CVE-2007-4255 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Php Php, published on 8 Aug 2007. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the mSQL extension in PHP 5.2.3 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long first argument to the msql_connect function.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4255?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Php Php.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4255?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4255 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-2007-4255 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-4255 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Php Php
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vp44-326x-5c5g.