Slackware Linux update for php
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2018-7584 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-121 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Slackware Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Slackware |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Stack-based buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU10800
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-7584
CWE-ID:
CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The weakness exists due to stack-based buffer overflow when handling malicious input. A remote attacker can send specially crafted HTTP response packets, trigger memory corruption and cause the application to crash.
Update the affected package php.
Vulnerable software versionsSlackware Linux: 14.0 - 14.2
External linkshttp://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2018&m=slackware-security.415836
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
