Buffer overflow in php_url_parse_ex() in PHP - #VU202

 

Buffer overflow in php_url_parse_ex() in PHP - #VU202

Published: July 22, 2016 / Updated: August 13, 2016


Vulnerability identifier: #VU202
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

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

The vulnerability exists due to a buffer overflow error in php_url_parse_ex() function. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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


Affected software

PHP

Remediation

Install the latest version: (5.5.38).


External References

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