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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 =========================================================================== AUSCERT Security Bulletin ASB-2010.0064 PHP 5.2.13: Multiple vulnerabilities 1 March 2010 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: PHP 5.2.x prior to 5.2.13 Operating System: Windows UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX) Impact/Access: Reduced Security -- Remote/Unauthenticated Resolution: Patch/Upgrade Member content until: Wednesday, March 31 2010 Comment: It is expected the vendors which package PHP will update their packages shortly to reflect these fixes. OVERVIEW PHP 5.2.13 has been released correcting several security vulnerabilities. IMPACT The vendor has provided the following information regarding these vulnerabilities: * Fixed safe_mode validation inside tempnam() when the directory path does not end with a /). (Martin Jansen)[1] * Fixed a possible open_basedir/safe_mode bypass in the session extension identified by Grzegorz Stachowiak. (Ilia) [1] * Improved LCG entropy. (Rasmus, Samy Kamkar) [1] MITIGATION PHP v5.2x users can download the latest version from the vendor's website. [2] REFERENCES [1] PHP 5.2.13 Release Announcement http://www.php.net/releases/5_2_13.php [2] PHP 5.2.13 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 =========================================================================== 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. =========================================================================== -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Comment: http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=1967 iD8DBQFLiwB9/iFOrG6YcBERAkE2AJ49fJbG0GL5A6B51LPQAwtdivuK9gCfartL /gbTlup2td7Lwt3DEiApadc= =AXK/ -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----