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.
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).