CVE-2006-1017

Description

The c-client library 2000, 2001, or 2004 for PHP before 4.4.4 and 5.x before 5.1.5 do not check the (1) safe_mode or (2) open_basedir functions, and when used in applications that accept user-controlled input for the mailbox argument to the imap_open function, allow remote attackers to obtain access to an IMAP stream data structure and conduct unauthorized IMAP actions.

9.3

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 2.55% Top 20%

Vendor Advisory mandriva.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory vupen.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0772	vdb entry vendor advisory
http://www.php.net/release_5_1_5.php
http://www.osvdb.org/23535	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/21050	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/516	third party advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/21546	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:122	vendor advisory
http://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=37265
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24964	vdb entry
http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.php#5.1.5
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426339/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://secunia.com/advisories/18694	third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1017?: CVE-2006-1017 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-1017?: To fix CVE-2006-1017, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-1017 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-1017 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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