#VU206 Type confusion error in php_bz2_filter_create() in PHP 

 

#VU206 Type confusion error in php_bz2_filter_create() in PHP

Published: July 25, 2016 / Updated: August 13, 2016


Vulnerability identifier: #VU206
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 a type confusion error in php_bz2_filter_create() function. A remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code o the target system.

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


Remediation

Install the latest vesion: (5.6.24).

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