Description
PHP before 5.3.7 does not properly implement the error_log function, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 6.0 | php5 | 5.3.3-7+squeeze8 | DSA-2408-1 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-2408-1 php5 - several Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5130
- 49241 vdb-entry
- 74739 vdb-entry
- MDVSA-2011:165 vendor-advisory
- APPLE-SA-2012-02-01-1 vendor-advisory
- http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.php#5.3.7
- php-errorlog-dos(69428) vdb-entry
- http://www.php.net/archive/2011.php#id2011-08-18-1