Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in PHP 5.3.7 and 5.3.8 via is_a Function and __autoload

CVE-2011-3379 · HIGH Severity

AV:N/AC:L/AU:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

The is_a function in PHP 5.3.7 and 5.3.8 triggers a call to the __autoload function, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a crafted URL and leveraging potentially unsafe behavior in certain PEAR packages and custom autoloaders.

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