SB2016121702 - Debian update for php5



SB2016121702 - Debian update for php5

Published: December 17, 2016 Updated: November 21, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2016121702
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-9935)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists in the php_wddx_push_element function in ext/wddx/wddx.c due to out-of-bounds read. A remote attacker can submit an empty boolean element in a wddxPacket XML document and cause the service to crash.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.