HTTP: PHP xml_parse_into_struct Heap Memory Corruption

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against xml_parse_into_struct() function in PHP. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Extended Description

ext/xml/xml.c in PHP before 5.3.27 does not properly consider parsing depth, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted document that is processed by the xml_parse_into_struct function.

Affected Products

Php php

References

BugTraq: 61128

CVE: CVE-2013-4113

Short Name
HTTP:PHP:XML-HEAP-MEM-CORR
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2013-4113 Corruption Heap Memory PHP bid:61128 xml_parse_into_struct
Release Date
08/07/2013
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3605
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Php

CVSS Score

6.8

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