#VU64231 Buffer overflow in PHP
Vulnerability identifier: #VU64231
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
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 boundary error when processing password in mysqlnd/pdo in mysqlnd_wireprotocol.c. A remote attacker with ability to control password that is passed via PDO to MySQL server can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
PHP: 8.1.0 - 8.1.6, 8.0.0 - 8.0.19, 7.4 - 7.4.29
External links
http://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=81719
http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-8.php#8.1.7
http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-8.php#8.0.20
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.
