CVE-2008-2050 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

A stack-based buffer overflow in PHP's FastCGI SAPI allows attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not stated
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2008-2050?

CVE-2008-2050 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Php Php, published on 5 May 2008. It can be exploited over the network.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the FastCGI SAPI (fastcgi.c) in PHP before 5.2.6 has unknown impact and attack vectors.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2050?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Php Php.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2050?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2008-2050 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2050 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-w79f-6v3g-v46x.

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