PHP 5.6.4 fileinfo apprentice_load code

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in PHP 5.6.4. This affects the function apprentice_load of the component fileinfo. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2014-9426. There is no available exploit. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in PHP 5.6.4 (Programming Language Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function apprentice_load of the component fileinfo. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-17. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was presented 12/31/2014 as Fixed bug #68665 (Invalid free) as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). The advisory is shared for download at git.php.net. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-9426 since 12/29/2014. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 81418 (openSUSE Security Update : php5 (openSUSE-2015-163)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 167612 (OpenSuSE Security Update for php5 (openSUSE-SU-2015:0325-1)).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.php.net. A possible mitigation has been published 2 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (99661), Tenable (81418) and SecurityTracker (ID 1031480†). Additional details are provided at git.php.net. See VDB-68490 and VDB-68487 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Code
CWE: CWE-17
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Nessus ID: 81418
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : php5 (openSUSE-2015-163)
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OpenVAS ID: 103043
OpenVAS Name: PHP Multiple Vulnerabilities - 02 - Jan15
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Patch: a72cd07f2983dc43a6bb35209dc4687852e53c09

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Sourcesinfo

Product: php.org

Advisory: Fixed bug #68665 (Invalid free)
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-9426 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9426
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-68488
X-Force: 99661 - PHP libmagic/apprentice.c denial of service, Medium Risk
SecurityTracker: 1031480

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/31/2014 21:15
Updated: 10/29/2024 16:50
Changes: 12/31/2014 21:15 (72), 03/09/2019 07:55 (5), 03/01/2022 19:26 (4), 06/18/2024 22:16 (16), 10/29/2024 16:50 (11)
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