#VU223 A use-after-free error in MBString in PHP - CVE-2016-3132
Published: July 27, 2016 / Updated: August 13, 2016
Vulnerability identifier: #VU223
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: CVE-2016-3132
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
PHP
PHP
Software vendor:
PHP Group
PHP Group
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free memory error in MBString. A remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code execution on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of the vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free memory error in MBString. A remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code execution on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of the vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install the latest version: (7.0.9).