#VU209 An out-of-bounds read in exif_process_IFD_in_MAKERNOTE() in PHP


Published: 2016-07-25 | Updated: 2016-08-13

Vulnerability identifier: #VU209

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-401

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 disclose potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read error in exif_process_IFD_in_MAKERNOTE() function. A remote unauthenticated attacker can gain access to potentially sensitive data.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may lead to information leak or memory corruption.

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

Vulnerable software versions

PHP: 5.6.0 - 5.6.23, 5.5.0 - 5.5.37, 7.0.0 - 7.0.8


External links
http://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=72603
http://php.net/ChangeLog-5.php#5.5.38
http://php.net/ChangeLog-5.php#5.6.24
http://php.net/ChangeLog-7.php#7.0.9


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.


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