Intrusion PreventionPHP.Parserr.DNS.TXT.Heap.Buffer.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a Heap Buffer Overflow vulnerability in PHP.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles crafted DNS packets. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application, via a crafted DNS packet. Also a remote attacker may exploit this vulnerability to cause denial of service conditions.
Affected Products
PHP Group PHP prior to 5.4.30
PHP Group PHP prior to 5.5.14
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.php#5.4.30
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 38886 |
| Created | Jul 29, 2014 |
| Updated | Nov 03, 2021 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2014-4049 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 94.81% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows, Linux, BSD, Solaris, MacOS |
| Affected App | PHP_app |