Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the HTTP URL parsing functions in pecl_http before 3.0.1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via non-printable characters in a URL.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Php | Pecl Http | <= 3.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/29/1Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/29/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95863
- https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=71719ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/m6w6/ext-http/commit/3724cd76a28be1d6049b5537232e97acPatchVendor Advisory
- https://pecl.php.net/package/pecl_http/3.0.1Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-17
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180112-0001/
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/29/1Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/29/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95863
- https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=71719ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/m6w6/ext-http/commit/3724cd76a28be1d6049b5537232e97acPatchVendor Advisory
- https://pecl.php.net/package/pecl_http/3.0.1Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-17
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5873?
CVE-2016-5873 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Buffer overflow in the HTTP URL parsing functions in pecl_http before 3.0.1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via non-printable characters in a URL.
How severe is CVE-2016-5873?
CVE-2016-5873 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-2016-5873?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Php Pecl Http.