The ZipArchive::getArchiveComment function in PHP 5.2.x through 5.2.14 and 5.3.x through…
Priority LOW 35CWE-20Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- — Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
- Attack complexity
- Medium
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · None · Partial
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 6 fixed, 1 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat.
Summary
The ZipArchive::getArchiveComment function in PHP 5.2.x through 5.2.14 and 5.3.x through 5.3.3 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted ZIP archive.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.13333 96th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by the CNA and NVD
Fix Partial Red Hat: 1 advisoryRed Hat: 6 fixed, 1 without a fix
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 6
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:php:php:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 5.2.0 to before 5.2.15; 5.3.0 to before 5.3.4 | Vulnerable | PHP |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:6.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.06 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:8.04:*:*:*:-:*:*:* | 8.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:9.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 9.10 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:10.04:*:*:*:-:*:*:* | 10.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:10.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 10.10 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
- cpe:2.3:a:php:php:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.2.0 to before 5.2.15; 5.3.0 to before 5.3.4 Vulnerable ·PHP
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:6.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.06 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:8.04:*:*:*:-:*:*:* Versions 8.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:9.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 9.10 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:10.04:*:*:*:-:*:*:* Versions 10.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:10.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 10.10 Vulnerable ·Canonical
Remediation
Red Hat 1 advisory
- RHSA-2011:0195 Released 2011-02-03 · Red Hat rating Moderatephp security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6) php-5.3.2-6.el6_0.1, php-bcmath-5.3.2-6.el6_0.1, php-cli-5.3.2-6.el6_0.1 +23
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6) php-5.3.2-6.el6_0.1, php-bcmath-5.3.2-6.el6_0.1, php-cli-5.3.2-6.el6_0.1 +23
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) php-5.3.2-6.el6_0.1, php-cli-5.3.2-6.el6_0.1, php-common-5.3.2-6.el6_0.1 +9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) php-5.3.2-6.el6_0.1, php-bcmath-5.3.2-6.el6_0.1, php-dba-5.3.2-6.el6_0.1 +12
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) php-5.3.2-6.el6_0.1, php-cli-5.3.2-6.el6_0.1, php-common-5.3.2-6.el6_0.1 +9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6) php-5.3.2-6.el6_0.1, php-bcmath-5.3.2-6.el6_0.1, php-dba-5.3.2-6.el6_0.1 +12
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Low. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 | Affected | No fix yet |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2011:0195 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2011:0195 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2011:0195 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2011:0195 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2011:0195 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2011:0195 |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2010-3709
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-rh65-964j-gj4h
References
Exploit 1
Patch 2
Advisory 15
- FEDORA-2010-19011
- HPSBOV02763
- HPSBMA02662
- MDVSA-2010:218
- 20101105 PHP 5.3.3/5.2.14 ZipArchive::getArchiveComment NULL Pointer Deference
- RHSA-2011:0195
- http://www.php.net/releases/5_3_4.php
- APPLE-SA-2011-03-21-1
- USN-1042-1
- http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.php
- SSA:2010-357-01
- http://www.php.net/archive/2010.php#id2010-12-10-1
- http://www.php.net/releases/5_2_15.php
- FEDORA-2010-18976
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4581
Sources
- CVE-2010-3709 · CVE Program
- CVE-2010-3709 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-rh65-964j-gj4h · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2010-3709 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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