Vulnerability Description
Zend/zend_exceptions.c in PHP before 5.4.44, 5.5.x before 5.5.28, and 5.6.x before 5.6.12 does not validate certain Exception objects, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) or trigger unintended method execution via crafted serialized data.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Php | Php | >= 5.4.0, < 5.4.44 |
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2750.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.phpVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=70121ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2750.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.phpVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=70121ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8876?
CVE-2015-8876 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Zend/zend_exceptions.c in PHP before 5.4.44, 5.5.x before 5.5.28, and 5.6.x before 5.6.12 does not validate certain Exception objects, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL ...
How severe is CVE-2015-8876?
CVE-2015-8876 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-2015-8876?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Php Php.