An out-of-bounds read in exif_process_IFD_in_MAKERNOTE() in PHP - #VU209

 

An out-of-bounds read in exif_process_IFD_in_MAKERNOTE() in PHP - #VU209

Published: July 25, 2016 / Updated: August 13, 2016


Vulnerability identifier: #VU209
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-401
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to disclose potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read error in exif_process_IFD_in_MAKERNOTE() function. A remote unauthenticated attacker can gain access to potentially sensitive data.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may lead to information leak or memory corruption.


Affected software

PHP

Remediation

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


External References

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