Vulnerability identifier: #VU16138

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7124

CWE-ID: CWE-502

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
PHP
Universal components / Libraries / Scripting languages

Vendor: PHP Group

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure input validation when processing certain objects in "ext/standard/var_unserializer.c" PHP extension. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system via "__destruct" or "magic" method calls.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PHP: 7.0.0 - 7.0.9, 5.6.0 - 5.6.24

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External links
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/02/9
http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.php
http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-7.php
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92756
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036680
http://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=72663
http://github.com/php/php-src/commit/20ce2fe8e3c211a42fee05a461a5881be9a8790e?w=1
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-22
http://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2016-19

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.