CVE-2007-1709
CVE-2007-1709 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Php with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Php
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the confirm_phpdoc_compiled function in the phpDOC extension (PECL phpDOC) in PHP 5.2.1 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument string.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-1709?
- Buffer overflow in the confirm_phpdoc_compiled function in the phpDOC extension (PECL phpDOC) in PHP 5.2.1 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument string.
- How severe is CVE-2007-1709?
- CVE-2007-1709 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2007-1709 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-1709?
- CVE-2007-1709 affects Php. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-1709?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2007-1709 published?
- CVE-2007-1709 was published on 2007-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://retrogod.altervista.org/php521_phpdoc_bof.html
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2512
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/463843/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23124
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33236
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3576
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:php:php:5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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