CVE-2007-1777

CVE-2007-1777 is a high-severity vulnerability in Php with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Integer overflow in the zip_read_entry function in PHP 4 before 4.4.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a ZIP archive that contains an entry with a length value of 0xffffffff, which is incremented before use in an emalloc call, triggering a heap overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1777?
Integer overflow in the zip_read_entry function in PHP 4 before 4.4.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a ZIP archive that contains an entry with a length value of 0xffffffff, which is incremented before use in an emalloc call, triggering a heap overflow.
How severe is CVE-2007-1777?
CVE-2007-1777 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-1777 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1777?
CVE-2007-1777 primarily affects Php. In total, 59 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1777?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-1777 published?
CVE-2007-1777 was published on 2007-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (59)

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