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CVE-2012-2329

PHP 5.4.3 - apache_request_headers Function Buffer Overflow

Severity Score

7.5
*CVSS v3

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

1
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

Buffer overflow in the apache_request_headers function in sapi/cgi/cgi_main.c in PHP 5.4.x before 5.4.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long string in the header of an HTTP request.

Desbordamiento de buffer en la función apache_request_headers de sapi/cgi/cgi_main.c de PHP 5.4.x anteriores a la 5.4.3 permite a atacantes remotos provocar una denegación de servicio (caída de la aplicación) a través de una cadena extensa en la cabecera de una petición HTTP.

Potential security vulnerabilities have been identified with HP System Management Homepage (SMH) running on Linux and Windows. The vulnerabilities could be exploited remotely resulting in Local Denial of Service (DoS), remote Denial of Service (DoS), execution of arbitrary code, gain privileges, disclosure of information, unauthorized access, or XSS. Revision 1 of this advisory.

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
Partial
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2012-04-19 CVE Reserved
  • 2012-05-11 CVE Published
  • 2012-06-17 First Exploit
  • 2024-08-06 CVE Updated
  • 2025-03-18 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
CWE
  • CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
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Php
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Php
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5.4.0
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Php
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Php
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5.4.1
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Php
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Php
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5.4.2
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