CVE-2016-4473 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

/ext/phar/phar_object.c in PHP 7.0.7 and 5.6.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. NOTE: Introduced as part of an incomplete fix to CVE-2015-6833.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Php	Php	5.6.0
Suse	Linux Enterprise Module For Web Scripting	12
Suse	Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit	12

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-10/msg00007.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2750.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98999Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1347772ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-10/msg00007.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2750.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98999Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1347772ExploitIssue TrackingPatch

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-4473?

CVE-2016-4473 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). /ext/phar/phar_object.c in PHP 7.0.7 and 5.6.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. NOTE: Introduced as part of an incomplete fix to CVE-2015-6833.

How severe is CVE-2016-4473?

CVE-2016-4473 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-2016-4473?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Php Php, Suse Linux Enterprise Module For Web Scripting, Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit.