Check Point Advisories

PHP php_quot_print_encode Heap Buffer Overflow (CVE-2013-2110)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2013-2540
Date Published:	22 Sep 2013
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Monday 06 January, 2025
Source:	CVE-2013-2110
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R75
Who is Vulnerable?	PHP Group PHP prior to 5.4.16
Vulnerability Description	A heap buffer vulnerability exists in php_quot_print_encode() function in PHP.
Vulnerability Details	The vulnerability is due to an error in parsing strings passed to the function. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability if the application uses the vulnerable function. A successful attack can allow arbitrary code execution in the context of the PHP plication. An unsuccessful attack will result in a denial of service condition.

Protection Overview

This protection will detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your product to the latest update. For information on how to update , go to SBP-2006-05, Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R75 / R71 / R70

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the PHP php_quot_print_encode Heap Buffer Overflow protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
Install policy on all modules.

SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:
Attack Name: Web Server Enforcement Violation
Attack Information: PHP php_quot_print_encode Heap Buffer Overflow