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CVE-2009-4418

The unserialize function in PHP 5.3.0 and earlier allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a deeply nested se…

Impact

The unserialize function in PHP 5.3.0 and earlier allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a deeply nested serialized variable, as demonstrated by a string beginning with a:1: followed by many {a:1: sequences.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
PhpPhp
through 5.3.0
Versions 5, 5.0, 5.0.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2

Weakness classification

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