VDB-97105 · CVE-2016-6871 · GCVE-0-2016-6871

Facebook HHVM up to 3.14.x bcmath integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Facebook HHVM up to 3.14.x. This affects an unknown function of the component bcmath. This manipulation causes integer overflow. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2016-6871. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Facebook HHVM up to 3.14.x (Social Network Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component bcmath. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Integer overflow in bcmath in Facebook HHVM before 3.15.0 allows attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors, which triggers a buffer overflow.

The bug was discovered 08/11/2016. The weakness was published 02/17/2017 (oss-sec). The advisory is shared at openwall.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-6871 since 08/18/2016. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 190 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 3.15.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

Similar entries are available at VDB-97104, VDB-97106, VDB-97107 and VDB-97108. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Social Network Software

Name

Facebook HHVM

Version

License

free

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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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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0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Facebook HHVM 3.15.0

Timelineinfo

08/11/2016 🔍
08/18/2016 +7 days 🔍
02/17/2017 +183 days 🔍
02/17/2017 +0 days 🔍
02/18/2017 +1 days 🔍
08/15/2020 +1274 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2016-6871 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-6871
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97105
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-6871 - Facebook - HHVM - Integer Overflow Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/18/2017 08:59
Updated: 08/15/2020 18:18
Changes: 02/18/2017 08:59 (60), 08/15/2020 18:18 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:1DC:103

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