CVE-2011-0441 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can delete arbitrary files via symlink attacks in the PHP cron job, requiring a patch to secure the system.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2011-0441?
CVE-2011-0441 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in Php Php, published on 29 Mar 2011. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Debian GNU/Linux /etc/cron.d/php5 cron job for PHP 5.3.5 allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a directory under /var/lib/php5/.
Weakness: CWE-59
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0441?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Php Php.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0441?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2011-0441 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-0441 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Php Php
Sources
Also known as GHSA-78gc-jmvw-x2mx.