SB2018072107 - Heap-based buffer overflow in php5 (Alpine package) 



SB2018072107 - Heap-based buffer overflow in php5 (Alpine package)

Published: July 21, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018072107
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-14851)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists due to heap-based buffer overflow (READ of size 48) while reading exif data. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and cause the service to crash.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.