CVE-2008-1734: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-1734: Interpretation conflict in PHP Toolkit before 1.0.1 on Gentoo Linux might allow local users to cause a deni...

Interpretation conflict in PHP Toolkit before 1.0.1 on Gentoo Linux might allow local users to cause a denial of service (PHP outage) and read contents of PHP scripts by creating a file with a one-letter lowercase alphabetic name, which triggers interpretation of a certain unquoted [a-z] argument as a matching shell glob for this name, rather than interpretation as the literal [a-z] regular-expression string, and consequently blocks the launch of the PHP interpreter within the Apache HTTP Server.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 08:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Gentoo Linux PHP Toolkit flaw that could let a local user disrupt PHP service under Apache and expose PHP script contents. It is not described as remotely exploitable in the supplied sources, but it could affect shared or multi-user hosts where untrusted local users exist. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Gentoo systems running PHP Toolkit before 1.0.1 with Apache/PHP and local users who can create files in relevant locations. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless affected shared Gentoo web hosts still exist. Prioritize remediation where PHP applications contain secrets or proprietary code. Mitigation focus: Identify any Gentoo hosts using PHP Toolkit before 1.0.1.; Upgrade PHP Toolkit to version 1.0.1 or later if applicable.; Review Gentoo GLSA-200804-19 for vendor-specific remediation guidance..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 19:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 18, 2008, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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phptoolkit-phpselect-dos(41928)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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