CVE-2007-4441

PHP < 5.2.0 - Buffer Overflow in win32std Extension via win_browse_file Function

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 3 public exploits for CVE-2007-4441. PoCs published by NetJackal, Inphex, boecke.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in the PHP win32std extension. It uses a hardcoded shellcode to execute arbitrary commands, specifically adding a user 'adm1n' with password 'netjackal' on Windows XP SP2.

Description

Buffer overflow in php_win32std.dll in the win32std extension for PHP 5.2.0 and earlier allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the filename argument to the win_browse_file function.

Exploits (3)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by NetJackal · phplocalwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4303

This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in the PHP win32std extension. It uses a hardcoded shellcode to execute arbitrary commands, specifically adding a user 'adm1n' with password 'netjackal' on Windows XP SP2.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: PHP win32std extension (PHP 5.2.3 on Windows XP SP2)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: PHP win32std extension enabled · Windows XP SP2 environment
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Inphex · phplocalwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4302

This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in the win32std extension's win_browse_file function. It uses a bind shell shellcode to achieve remote code execution on Windows XP systems.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: win32std extension (specific version not specified)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: win32std extension enabled · PHP environment
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by boecke · phpdoswindows_x86
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4293

This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in the win32std extension for PHP versions up to 5.2.0. It uses a long string of NOP sleds (\x90) to trigger the overflow and potentially control EIP and EDX registers.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: PHP <= 5.2.0 with win32std extension
No auth needed
Prerequisites: win32std extension loaded in PHP
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36118
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4293
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25414

Scores

EPSS 0.0152
EPSS Percentile 71.3%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
php/php < 5.2.0
Published Aug 21, 2007
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026