SB2016062312 - Fedora 22 update for php-pecl-zip
Published: June 23, 2016 Updated: April 24, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016062312
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free error (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5773)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to use-after-free in GC algorithm and unserialize. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted zval object and exploit the PHP process by taking over the EIP/RIP.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in complete control over the vulnerable web application and execute arbitrary PHP code on the target system.Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.