CVE-2014-3622: Use After Free

Published Oct 10, 2014
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Updated

It was found [1] that there's an issue in php which in some cases may lead to remote code execution.

[1]: https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=68088

Other sources

Use-after-free vulnerability in the addpostvar function in the Posthandler component in PHP 5.6.x before 5.6.1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging a third-party filter extension that accesses a certain ksep value.

MITRE

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/php<5.6.1
5.6.1
PHP PHP>=5.6.0<5.6.1

Event History

Feb 19, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:46 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-3622?

CVE-2014-3622 has a high severity level due to its potential to lead to remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-3622?

To fix CVE-2014-3622, upgrade PHP to version 5.6.1 or later.

3

What versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2014-3622?

CVE-2014-3622 affects PHP versions before 5.6.1, specifically within the 5.6.0 release.

4

Can CVE-2014-3622 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-3622 can be exploited remotely if the vulnerable version of PHP is exposed to the internet.

5

Is CVE-2014-3622 related to a specific PHP function?

CVE-2014-3622 is related to a use-after-free vulnerability in the add_post_var function of the Posthandler component in PHP.

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