CVE-2014-4698: Use After Free
First published: Thu Jul 10 2014(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in ext/spl/spl_array.c in the SPL component in PHP through 5.5.14 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted ArrayIterator usage within applications in certain web-hosting environments.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PHP | >=5.4.0<5.4.32 | |
| PHP | >=5.5.0<5.5.15 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Apr/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-07/msg00035.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00046.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1326.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1327.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1765.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1766.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54553
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59831
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21683486
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2015-2370101.html
- https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=67539
- https://support.apple.com/HT204659
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-4698?
CVE-2014-4698 has a severity rating that indicates it can cause denial of service and potentially other impacts.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4698?
To fix CVE-2014-4698, upgrade your PHP installation to at least version 5.5.15 or 5.4.32.
What versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2014-4698?
CVE-2014-4698 affects PHP versions prior to 5.5.15 and 5.4.32.
What is a use-after-free vulnerability in the context of CVE-2014-4698?
A use-after-free vulnerability like CVE-2014-4698 occurs when a program continues to use memory after it has been freed, potentially leading to crashes or unintended behavior.
Can CVE-2014-4698 be exploited by attackers?
Yes, an attacker could exploit CVE-2014-4698 in certain web-hosting environments by leveraging crafted ArrayIterator usage.
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