PHP session_save_path and error_log security bypass
| php-sessionsavepath-errorlog-security-bypass (39403) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
PHP could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by the improper processing of the session_save_path and error_log values. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass open_basedir and safe_mode directives and gain unauthorized access to the system.
Platforms Affected:
- PHP, PHP prior to 4.4.8
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of PHP (4.4.8 or later), available from the PHP Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Bypass Security
References:
- PHP Web site, PHP 4.4.8 Release Announcement at http://www.php.net/releases/4_4_8.php.
- SA28318: PHP Multiple Vulnerabilities
Reported:
Jan 04, 2008
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