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PHP 'timelib_meridian' Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (Linux)
Information
Severity
Severity
Medium
Family
Family
Buffer overflow
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
5.0
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Solution Type
Solution Type
Vendor Patch
Created
Created
5 years ago
Modified
Modified
4 years ago
Summary
This host is installed with PHP and is prone to heap buffer overflow vulnerability.
Insight
Insight
The flaw exists due to an error in the date extension's 'timelib_meridian' handling of 'front of' and 'back of' directives.
Affected Software
Affected Software
PHP versions before 5.6.32, 7.x before 7.0.25, and 7.1.x before 7.1.11
Detection Method
Detection Method
Checks if a vulnerable version is present on the target host.
Solution
Solution
Upgrade to PHP version 5.6.32, 7.0.25, 7.1.11, or later.