SB2020031942 - Stack-based buffer overflow in php7 (Alpine package) 



SB2020031942 - Stack-based buffer overflow in php7 (Alpine package)

Published: March 19, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020031942
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-7065)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within php_unicode_tolower_full() function, as demonstrated by the mb_strtolower() call. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application that uses affected function, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.