Vulnerability identifier: #VU206

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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 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.

Mitigation
Install the latest vesion: (5.6.24).

Vulnerable software versions

PHP: 5.6.0 - 5.6.23

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External links
http://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=72447
http://php.net/ChangeLog-5.php#5.6.24

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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.