ID:371 - Exploit for Out-of-bounds write in bzread() in PHP and Oracle Linux - CVE-2016-5399

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:371 - Exploit for Out-of-bounds write in bzread() in PHP and Oracle Linux - CVE-2016-5399

ID:371 - Exploit for Out-of-bounds write in bzread() in PHP and Oracle Linux - CVE-2016-5399

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU207
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5399
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
PHP
Oracle Linux

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect error handling in bzread() function. A remote unauthenticated attacker can cause buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install the latest versions: (5.5.38, 5.6.24, 7.0.9).