SB2018012006 - Infinite loop in php5 (Alpine package) 



SB2018012006 - Infinite loop in php5 (Alpine package)

Published: January 20, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018012006
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Infinite loop (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-5711)

The disclosed vulnerability allows a local unauthenticated attacker to cause DoS condition.

The vulnerability exists  in PHP GD Graphics Library due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A local attacker can submit a specially crafted GIF, trigger an infinite loop and cause the service to crash.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.