CVE-2008-7252: Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin PhpMyAdmin Unsafely Handles Temporary Files Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-9645-6g72-2pv8
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CWE-377
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2008-7252 is a HIGH phpmyadmin unsafely handles temporary files vulnerability (CWE-377: Insecure Temporary File) affecting Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves phpmyadmin unsafely handles temporary files. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.11.10.

CVE-2008-7252 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2008-7252
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9645-6g72-2pv8
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-377: Insecure Temporary File
Affected Product Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2008-7252

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin fixed: 2.11.10 
Upgrade phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin to 2.11.10
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2008-7252, inspect your project dependencies for Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin:

inspect dependencies for phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.11.10), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-377: Insecure Temporary File, where creating and using insecure temporary files can leave application and system data vulnerable to attack. In Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

`libraries/File.class.php` in phpMyAdmin 2.11.x before 2.11.10 uses predictable filenames for temporary files, which has unknown impact and attack vectors.

CVE-2008-7252 Affected Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.11.10
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
 Packagist
≥ 2.11.0
< 2.11.10
2.11.10

References

NVD — CVE-2008-7252 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-7252
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/phpmyadmin/composer
web.archive.org/web/20100613071447/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20100613071447/http://secunia.com/advisories/38211
web.archive.org/web/20100613071509/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20100613071509/http://secunia.com/advisories/39503
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20110729050522/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37826
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-01/msg00007.html
phpmyadmin.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/phpmyadmin/b... WEB
http://phpmyadmin.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/phpmyadmin/branches/QA_2_11/phpMyAdmin/libraries/File.class.php?r1=11528&r2=11527&pathrev=11528
phpmyadmin.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/phpmyadmin WEB
http://phpmyadmin.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/phpmyadmin?view=rev&revision=11528
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2034
Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin Security Information SECURITY
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security/PMASA-2010-2.php

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-7252?
CVE-2008-7252 is a security vulnerability in Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin involving phpMyAdmin unsafely handles temporary files under CWE-377: Insecure Temporary File.
Which Phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.11.10 across affected packages: phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin.
What version fixes CVE-2008-7252?
Upgrading to 2.11.10 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin affected?
Yes, phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin is affected in releases prior to 2.11.10. Upgrade your dependency to 2.11.10 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2008-7252?
CVE-2008-7252 is classified under CWE-377: Insecure Temporary File (Creating and using insecure temporary files can leave application and system data vulnerable to attack.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2008-7252?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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