Type confusion error in php_bz2_filter_create() in PHP - #VU206
Published: July 25, 2016 / Updated: August 13, 2016
Vulnerability identifier: #VU206
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: 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/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: PHP Group
Affected software:
PHP
PHP
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error in php_bz2_filter_create() function. A remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code o the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error in php_bz2_filter_create() function. A remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code o the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install the latest vesion: (5.6.24).