SB2018030803 - Slackware Linux update for php
Published: March 8, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018030803
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-7584)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.The weakness exists due to stack-based buffer overflow when handling malicious input. A remote attacker can send specially crafted HTTP response packets, trigger memory corruption and cause the application to crash.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.