#VU8968 Out-of-bounds read in PHP - CVE-2017-16642
Published: October 27, 2017 / Updated: September 14, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU8968
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-16642
CWE-ID: CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
PHP
PHP
Software vendor:
PHP Group
PHP Group
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The weakness exists due to out-of-bounds read in timelib_meridian(). A remote attacker can cause the application to crash.
The weakness exists due to out-of-bounds read in timelib_meridian(). A remote attacker can cause the application to crash.
Remediation
Update to version 7.0.25 or 7.1.11.