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CVE-2015-4599

First published: Mon May 16 2016(Updated: )

The SoapFault::__toString method in ext/soap/soap.c in PHP before 5.4.40, 5.5.x before 5.5.24, and 5.6.x before 5.6.8 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, cause a denial of service (application crash), or possibly execute arbitrary code via an unexpected data type, related to a "type confusion" issue.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
PHP<=5.4.39
PHP=5.5.0
PHP=5.5.1
PHP=5.5.2
PHP=5.5.3
PHP=5.5.4
PHP=5.5.5
PHP=5.5.6
PHP=5.5.7
PHP=5.5.8
PHP=5.5.9
PHP=5.5.10
PHP=5.5.11
PHP=5.5.12
PHP=5.5.13
PHP=5.5.14
PHP=5.5.15
PHP=5.5.16
PHP=5.5.17
PHP=5.5.18
PHP=5.5.19
PHP=5.5.20
PHP=5.5.21
PHP=5.5.22
PHP=5.5.23
PHP=5.6.0
PHP=5.6.1
PHP=5.6.2
PHP=5.6.3
PHP=5.6.4
PHP=5.6.5
PHP=5.6.6
PHP=5.6.7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node=7.1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-4599?

    CVE-2015-4599 has a moderate severity level as it can lead to information disclosure and potential denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-4599?

    To resolve CVE-2015-4599, update your PHP version to at least 5.4.40, 5.5.24, or 5.6.8.

  • What types of attacks does CVE-2015-4599 enable?

    CVE-2015-4599 may allow remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability to cause application crashes or execute arbitrary code.

  • Which PHP versions are affected by CVE-2015-4599?

    CVE-2015-4599 affects PHP versions prior to 5.4.40, 5.5.x before 5.5.24, and 5.6.x before 5.6.8.

  • Is CVE-2015-4599 related to particular data types in PHP?

    Yes, CVE-2015-4599 is related to unexpected data types handled by the SoapFault::__toString method.

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