Buffer overflow in PHP - CVE-2022-31626
Published: June 14, 2022 / Updated: July 26, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU64231
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-31626
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is 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 boundary error when processing password in mysqlnd/pdo in mysqlnd_wireprotocol.c. A remote attacker with ability to control password that is passed via PDO to MySQL server can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
How to mitigate CVE-2022-31626
Install updates from vendor's website.