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.
Metrics
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27280
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3590
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37368
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4553
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27280
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3590
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37368
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4553
Timeline
- Published
- Oct 23, 2007
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified