Vulnerability Description
Algorithmic complexity vulnerability in the multipart_buffer_headers function in main/rfc1867.c in PHP before 5.4.41, 5.5.x before 5.5.25, and 5.6.x before 5.6.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via crafted form data that triggers an improper order-of-growth outcome.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.10.4 |
| Php | Php | <= 5.4.40 |
| Hp | System Management Homepage | <= 7.5.3.1 |
| Oracle | Linux | 6 |
| Oracle | Solaris | 11.2 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Hpc Node | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Hpc Node Eus | 7.1 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.1 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/158616.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/158915.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/159031.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-06/msg00002.html
- http://php.net/ChangeLog-5.phpPatch
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1135.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1186.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1187.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1218.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1219.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3280
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2015-2511963.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjan2016-2867209.hThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74903
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-4024?
CVE-2015-4024 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Algorithmic complexity vulnerability in the multipart_buffer_headers function in main/rfc1867.c in PHP before 5.4.41, 5.5.x before 5.5.25, and 5.6.x before 5.6.9 allows remote attackers to cause a den...
How severe is CVE-2015-4024?
CVE-2015-4024 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-4024?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux, Apple Mac Os X, Php Php, Hp System Management Homepage, Oracle Linux.