CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2016-5771

spl_array.c in the SPL extension in PHP before 5.5.37 and 5.6.x before 5.6.23 improperly interacts with the unserialize implementation and garbage collection, which allows remote attackers to execute ...

Vulnerability Description

spl_array.c in the SPL extension in PHP before 5.5.37 and 5.6.x before 5.6.23 improperly interacts with the unserialize implementation and garbage collection, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (use-after-free and application crash) via crafted serialized data.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/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

VendorProductVersions
PhpPhp< 5.5.37
OpensuseLeap42.1
OpensuseOpensuse13.2
DebianDebian Linux8.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-5771?

CVE-2016-5771 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). spl_array.c in the SPL extension in PHP before 5.5.37 and 5.6.x before 5.6.23 improperly interacts with the unserialize implementation and garbage collection, which allows remote attackers to execute ...

How severe is CVE-2016-5771?

CVE-2016-5771 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-2016-5771?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Php Php, Opensuse Leap, Opensuse Opensuse, Debian Debian Linux.