PHP up to 7.0.8 variant_date_from_timestamp null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in PHP up to 7.0.8. This issue affects the function variant_date_from_timestamp. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in PHP up to 7.0.8 (Programming Language Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function variant_date_from_timestamp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 07/21/2016 as Version 7.0.9 as confirmed changelog (Website). The advisory is shared for download at php.net. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 7.0.9 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The entries VDB-90198, VDB-90199, VDB-90200 and VDB-90201 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PHP 7.0.9

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Sourcesinfo

Product: php.org

Advisory: Version 7.0.9
Status: Confirmed

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-90204
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/22/2016 20:06
Updated: 03/07/2019 08:13
Changes: 07/22/2016 20:06 (42), 03/07/2019 08:13 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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