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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2009.1089.2
PHP 5.2.11 Released
23 September 2009
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: PHP 5.2.x prior to 5.2.11
Operating System: Windows
UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
Impact/Access: Denial of Service -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Reduced Security -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2009-3294 CVE-2009-3293 CVE-2009-3292
CVE-2009-3291
Member content until: Wednesday, October 21 2009
Revision History: September 23 2009: Added CVE References
September 21 2009: Initial Release
OVERVIEW
PHP 5.2.11 has been released correcting several security
vulnerabilities.
IMPACT
The vendor has provided the following information regarding these
vulnerabilities:
* "Fixed certificate validation inside
php_openssl_apply_verification_policy." [1]
* "Fixed sanity check for the color index in
imagecolortransparent()." [1]
* "Added missing sanity checks around exif processing." [1]
* "Fixed bug #44683 (popen crashes when an invalid mode is
passed)." [1]
MITIGATION
PHP v5.2x users can download the latest version from the vendor's
website. [2]
REFERENCES
[1] PHP 5.2.11 Release Announcement
http://www.php.net/releases/5_2_11.php
[2] PHP 5.2.11
http://www.php.net/downloads.php
AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.
If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT
Incident Reporting Form at:
http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192
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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072
Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031
Telephone: (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417)
AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours
which are GMT+10:00 (AEST).
On call after hours for member emergencies only.
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