CVE-2006-4485

The stripos function in PHP before 5.1.5 has unknown impact and attack vectors related to an out-of-bounds read

published August 31, 2006

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
84.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ There's a potential gap in PHP's stripos function, and we don't even know the full story yet! ๐Ÿค” Think of it like a library with a mysterious section that nobody's allowed to access because the books could be in disarray โ€” if someone manages to peek inside, they might find more than they bargained for! ๐Ÿ“š While we can't pinpoint the exact attack vectors, an out-of-bounds read could lead to unexpected behavior or expose sensitive data. This uncertainty makes it a sneaky issue that could potentially disrupt functionality or leak information!

Put simply

Think of it like a library with a mysterious section that nobody's allowed to access because the books could be in disarray โ€” if someone manages to peek inside, they might find more than they bargained for! ๐Ÿ“š In PHP versions before 5.1.5, the stripos function is susceptible to out-of-bounds reads due to improper handling of input, which leaves the door open for unpredictable results.

What to do

While we can't pinpoint the exact attack vectors, an out-of-bounds read could lead to unexpected behavior or expose sensitive data. This uncertainty makes it a sneaky issue that could potentially disrupt functionality or leak information! Upgrade to PHP version 5.1.5 or later to eliminate this vulnerability entirely. Regularly review your code for any potential areas where functions may not handle inputs safely. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! Stay proactive in your security measures, and you'll keep your applications safe and sound! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿš€

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02456 ยท 84.3th percentile
Published
2006-08-31T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 AUG 21:00Z
    The stripos function in PHP before 5.1.5 has unknown impact and attack vectors related to an out-of-bounds read
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