CVE-2011-3379

php: changes to is_a() in 5.3.7 may allow arbitrary code execution with certain code

Published Nov 3, 2011 CVSS 2.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 5.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
The is_a function in PHP 5.3.7 and 5.3.8 triggers a call to the __autoload function, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a crafted URL and leveraging potentially unsafe behavior in certain PEAR packages and custom autoloaders.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2011-3342 The is_a function in PHP 5.3.7 and 5.3.8 triggers a call to the __autoload function, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a crafted URL and leveraging potentially unsafe behavior in certain PEAR packages and custom autoloaders.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 11:29 PM
Reserved
Aug 30, 2011, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 3, 2011, 3:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:33 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Sep 23, 2011, 12:00 AM