CVE-2011-1938 describes a stack-based buffer overflow in the socket_connect function within PHP versions 5.3.3 through 5.3.6. This flaw could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing an excessively long pathname when connecting to a UNIX socket. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating high severity, and could lead to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts with low attack complexity. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.3.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php:php:5.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.3.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php:php:5.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.3.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php:php:5.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.3.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php:php:5.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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