SB2016101850 - Arbitrary code execution in php (Alpine package)
Published: October 18, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016101850
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Arbitrary code execution (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7418)
The vulnerability allows a remote or local user to cause arbitrary code execution on the target system.The weakness is caused by out-of-bounds memory read error in php_wddx_push_element() that allows a malicious user to execute arbitrary code.
Successful explotation of the vulnerability may result in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.