#VU218 A cast error in mdecrypt_generic() in PHP

Vulnerability identifier: #VU218

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PHP
Universal components / Libraries / Scripting languages

Vendor: PHP Group

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

The vulnerability exists due to a cast error within the mdecrypt_generic() function. A remote unauthenticated attacker can cause a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install the latest version: (7.0.9).

Vulnerable software versions

PHP: 7.0.0 - 7.0.8

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External links
https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=72551
https://php.net/ChangeLog-7.php#7.0.9

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.