#VU202 Buffer overflow in php_url_parse_ex() in PHP
Published: July 22, 2016 / Updated: August 13, 2016
Vulnerability identifier: #VU202
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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
Vulnerable software:
PHP
PHP
Software vendor:
PHP Group
PHP Group
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a buffer overflow error in php_url_parse_ex() function. A remote attacker can 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 buffer overflow error in php_url_parse_ex() function. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install the latest version: (5.5.38).