VDB-93600 · CVE-2016-9933 · Qualys 175905

PHP up to 5.6.27 Userspace Stream use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in PHP up to 5.6.27. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Userspace Stream Handler. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-9933. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in PHP up to 5.6.27 (Programming Language Software). Affected is an unknown part of the component Userspace Stream Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 11/10/2016 as confirmed changelog (Website). The advisory is shared for download at php.net. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-9933. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 175905 (Debian Security Update for php5 (DSA 3732-1)).

Upgrading to version 5.6.28 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityTracker (ID 1037272†). Similar entries are available at VDB-93593, VDB-93594, VDB-93595 and VDB-93596. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

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Programming Language Software

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open-source

Website

Product: https://www.php.org/

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

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PHP 5.6.28

Timelineinfo

11/10/2016 🔍
11/10/2016 +0 days 🔍
11/11/2016 +1 days 🔍
11/13/2016 +2 days 🔍
05/31/2019 +929 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: php.org

Advisory: php.net
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2016-9933 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-9933
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-93600
SecurityTracker: 1037272

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/13/2016 09:48
Updated: 05/31/2019 08:59
Changes: 11/13/2016 09:48 (48), 05/31/2019 08:59 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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