SB2018022313 - SUSE Linux update for php5



SB2018022313 - SUSE Linux update for php5

Published: February 23, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018022313
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-10712)

The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists in the stream_get_meta_data function due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted file and control metadata.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.