CVE-2005-1042 describes an integer overflow vulnerability in the exif_process_IFD_TAG function within exif.c in PHP versions prior to 4.3.11. This flaw could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting an IFD tag that results in a negative byte count. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating high severity with a network-based attack vector, low access complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, no known public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), and minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.3.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php:php:4.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.3.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php:php:4.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.3.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php:php:4.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.3.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php:php:4.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.3.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php:php:4.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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