CVE-2014-9426: High severity php vulnerability
DISPUTED The apprenticeload function in libmagic/apprentice.c in the Fileinfo component in PHP through 5.6.4 attempts to perform a free operation on a stack-based character array, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption or application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors. NOTE: this is disputed by the vendor because the standard erealloc behavior makes the free operation unreachable.
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What is the severity of CVE-2014-9426?
CVE-2014-9426 has been identified as a vulnerability that could lead to denial of service due to memory corruption or application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9426?
To mitigate CVE-2014-9426, update PHP to version 5.6.5 or later, which contains patches addressing this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-9426?
CVE-2014-9426 affects PHP versions up to and including 5.6.4.
Can CVE-2014-9426 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-9426 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause denial of service.
What component of PHP does CVE-2014-9426 impact?
CVE-2014-9426 impacts the Fileinfo component of PHP, specifically in the apprentice_load function.