Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in the zend_throw_or_error function in Zend/zend_execute_API.c in PHP 7.x before 7.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a string that is misused as a class name, leading to incorrect error handling.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Php | Php | 7.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://php.net/ChangeLog-7.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034543
- https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=71105Exploit
- https://github.com/php/php-src/commit/b101a6bbd4f2181c360bd38e7683df4a03cba83e
- http://php.net/ChangeLog-7.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034543
- https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=71105Exploit
- https://github.com/php/php-src/commit/b101a6bbd4f2181c360bd38e7683df4a03cba83e
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8617?
CVE-2015-8617 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Format string vulnerability in the zend_throw_or_error function in Zend/zend_execute_API.c in PHP 7.x before 7.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a s...
How severe is CVE-2015-8617?
CVE-2015-8617 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8617?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Php Php.