Vulnerability identifier: #VU222

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-8935

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 mbc_to_code function performs oob access, if pattern is shorter than 6 characters. A remote unauthenticated attacker can cause an out-of-bounds read error in mb_ereg_replace - mbc_to_code.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in memory coruption and disclosure of memory contents.

Mitigation
Install the latest version: (7.0.9).

Vulnerable software versions

PHP: 7.0.0 - 7.0.8

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External links
http://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=72405
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

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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.