CVE-2007-1709 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the confirm_phpdoc_compiled function within the PECL phpDOC extension for PHP version 5.2.1. This flaw allows authenticated, local attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing an excessively long argument string. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3, indicating low attack complexity and requiring local access and user authentication, with potential impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, a public exploit is available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php:php:5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
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