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The apache2handler SAPI (sapi_apache2.c) in the Apache module (mod_php) for PHP 5.x before 5.1.0 final and 4.4 before 4.4.1 final allows attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via the session.save_path option in a .htaccess file or VirtualHost

Published Oct 27, 2005

Description

The apache2handler SAPI (sapi_apache2.c) in the Apache module (mod_php) for PHP 5.x before 5.1.0 final and 4.4 before 4.4.1 final allows attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via the session.save_path option in a .htaccess file or VirtualHost.

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Remediation

Red Hat statement

We do not class this as a security issue as it only allows local users who have the privileges to create .htaccess files the ability to cause a denial of service. Untrusted users should never be given the ability to create .htaccess files.

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No CWE recorded.

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Sources
CVE.org / MITRE
Status PUBLISHED
Assigner mitre
Published Oct 27, 2005
Updated Aug 7, 2024
Reserved Oct 27, 2005
NVD
Status Modified
Modified Jun 16, 2026
Red Hat
Severity n/a
Public date n/a