CVE-2015-4022: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 9, 2015
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Updated

Integer overflow in the ftpgenlist function in ext/ftp/ftp.c in PHP before 5.4.41, 5.5.x before 5.5.25, and 5.6.x before 5.6.9 allows remote FTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a long reply to a LIST command, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.

Affected Software

61 affected components
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Hpc Node=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Hpc Node Eus=7.1
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.1
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
PHP PHP<=5.4.40
PHP PHP=5.4.39
PHP PHP=5.5.0
PHP PHP=5.5.0-alpha1
PHP PHP=5.5.0-alpha2
PHP PHP=5.5.0-alpha3
PHP PHP=5.5.0-alpha4
PHP PHP=5.5.0-alpha5
PHP PHP=5.5.0-alpha6
PHP PHP=5.5.0-beta1
PHP PHP=5.5.0-beta2
PHP PHP=5.5.0-beta3
PHP PHP=5.5.0-beta4
PHP PHP=5.5.0-rc1
PHP PHP=5.5.0-rc2
PHP PHP=5.5.1
PHP PHP=5.5.2
PHP PHP=5.5.3
PHP PHP=5.5.4
PHP PHP=5.5.5
PHP PHP=5.5.6
PHP PHP=5.5.7
PHP PHP=5.5.8
PHP PHP=5.5.9
PHP PHP=5.5.10
PHP PHP=5.5.11
PHP PHP=5.5.12
PHP PHP=5.5.13
PHP PHP=5.5.14
PHP PHP=5.5.18
PHP PHP=5.5.19
PHP PHP=5.5.20
PHP PHP=5.5.21
PHP PHP=5.5.22
PHP PHP=5.5.23
PHP PHP=5.5.24
PHP PHP=5.6.0-alpha1
PHP PHP=5.6.0-alpha2
PHP PHP=5.6.0-alpha3
PHP PHP=5.6.0-alpha4
PHP PHP=5.6.0-alpha5
PHP PHP=5.6.0-beta1
PHP PHP=5.6.0-beta2
PHP PHP=5.6.0-beta3
PHP PHP=5.6.0-beta4
PHP PHP=5.6.2
PHP PHP=5.6.3
PHP PHP=5.6.4
PHP PHP=5.6.5
PHP PHP=5.6.6
PHP PHP=5.6.7
PHP PHP=5.6.8
redhat Enterprise Linux=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=7.0
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.10.4

Remediation

Event History

Jun 9, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-4022?

CVE-2015-4022 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-4022?

To fix CVE-2015-4022, update PHP to versions 5.4.41, 5.5.25, or 5.6.9 or later.

3

What are the affected versions for CVE-2015-4022?

CVE-2015-4022 affects PHP versions prior to 5.4.41, 5.5.x prior to 5.5.25, and 5.6.x prior to 5.6.9.

4

What software is impacted by CVE-2015-4022?

CVE-2015-4022 impacts software that runs vulnerable versions of PHP across various platforms, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

5

Can CVE-2015-4022 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-4022 can be exploited remotely through malicious FTP commands leading to a buffer overflow.

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