CVE-2011-3379 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted URLs exploiting unsafe autoloading behavior in the PHP is_a function.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2011-3379?
CVE-2011-3379 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Php Php, published on 3 Nov 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The is_a function in PHP 5.3.7 and 5.3.8 triggers a call to the __autoload function, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a crafted URL and leveraging potentially unsafe behavior in certain PEAR packages and custom autoloaders.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3379?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Php Php.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3379?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2011-3379 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-3379 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Php Php
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q529-v4w8-p73p.