#VU204 Integer overflow in virtual_file_ex() in PHP
Published: July 25, 2016 / Updated: August 13, 2016
Vulnerability identifier: #VU204
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 attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in path_length variable in virtual_file_ex() function. A remote unauthenticated 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 integer overflow in path_length variable in virtual_file_ex() function. A remote unauthenticated 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 versions: (5.5.38, 5.6.24, 7.0.9).