CVE-2007-5653 The Component Object Model (COM) functions in PHP 5.x on Windows do not follow safe_mode and disable_functions restrictions, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass intended limitations, as...
HighCVSS 9.3
EPSS 4.8%
Public exploit
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- Public exploit available
Description
The Component Object Model (COM) functions in PHP 5.x on Windows do not follow safe_mode and disable_functions restrictions, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass intended limitations, as demonstrated by executing objects with the kill bit set in the corresponding ActiveX control Compatibility Flags, executing programs via a function in compatUI.dll, invoking wscript.shell via wscript.exe, invoking Scripting.FileSystemObject via wshom.ocx, and adding users via a function in shgina.dll, related to the com_load_typelib function.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| PHP | <= 5.2.4 | No fix listed |
References
- 27280 third-party-advisory
- ADV-2007-3590 vdb-entry
- php-com-security-bypass(37368) vdb-entry
- 4553 exploit