ID:2685 - Exploit for Use-after-free error in PHP - CVE-2016-7479

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:2685 - Exploit for Use-after-free error in PHP - CVE-2016-7479

ID:2685 - Exploit for Use-after-free error in PHP - CVE-2016-7479

Published: May 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU12900
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7479
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
PHP

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to resizing the 'properties' hash table of a serialized object during the unserialization process. A remote attacker can trigger use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.