#VU204 Integer overflow in virtual_file_ex() in PHP 

 

#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
Software vendor:
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.


Remediation

Install the latest versions: (5.5.38, 5.6.24, 7.0.9).

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