Vulnerability identifier: #VU7357

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-415

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.

The weakness exists due to double free. A remote attacker can create a node list using the DOMXPath query() or evaluate() functions, remove the nodes from the document by writing to nodeValue of an ancestor, trigger "double free or corruption" and execute arbitrary code with web server privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Update to version 7.0.21.

Vulnerable software versions

PHP: 7.0.0 - 7.0.20

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External links
http://php.net/ChangeLog-7.php#7.0.21
http://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=69373

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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.