SB2017061639 - Use-after-free in PHP
Published: June 16, 2017 Updated: June 8, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017061639
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4473)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
/ext/phar/phar_object.c in PHP 7.0.7 and 5.6.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. NOTE: Introduced as part of an incomplete fix to CVE-2015-6833.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.