Remote code execution in PHP



| Updated: 2017-03-20
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2016-5773
CWE-ID CWE-416
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 PHP
Universal components / Libraries / Scripting languages

Vendor PHP Group

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Use-after-free error

EUVDB-ID: #VU3613

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.9 [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:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5773

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to use-after-free in GC algorithm and unserialize. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted zval object and exploit the PHP process by taking over the EIP/RIP.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in complete control over the vulnerable web application and execute arbitrary PHP code on the target system.

Mitigation

Update to version 5.6.23.

Vulnerable software versions

PHP: 5.5.36 - 5.6.22

CPE2.3 External links

https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=72434


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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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