A cast error in mdecrypt_generic() in PHP - #VU218
Published: July 27, 2016 / Updated: August 13, 2016
Vulnerability identifier: #VU218
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 attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a cast error within the mdecrypt_generic() function. A remote unauthenticated attacker can cause a heap-based buffer overflow and 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 cast error within the mdecrypt_generic() function. A remote unauthenticated attacker can cause a heap-based buffer overflow and 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: (7.0.9).