# CVE-2017-5358: Stack-based buffer overflows in php\_Easycom5\_3\_0.dll in EasyCom for PHP 4.0.0.29 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the s

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2017-03-15 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Stack-based buffer overflows in php_Easycom5_3_0.dll in EasyCom for PHP 4.0.0.29 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the server argument to the (1) i5_connect, (2) i5_pconnect, or (3) i5_private_connect API function.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96419
- http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/EASYCOM-PHP-API-BUFFER-OVERFLOW.txt
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/60
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/141299/EasyCom-AS400-PHP-API-Buffer-Overflow.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41425/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41425

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