CVE-2015-4601
First published: Mon May 16 2016(Updated: )
PHP before 5.6.7 might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via an unexpected data type, related to "type confusion" issues in (1) ext/soap/php_encoding.c, (2) ext/soap/php_http.c, and (3) ext/soap/soap.c, a different issue than CVE-2015-4600.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| PHP | <=5.6.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.php.net/?p=php-src.git;a=commit;h=0c136a2abd49298b66acb0cad504f0f972f5bfe8
- http://php.net/ChangeLog-5.php
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1135.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1218.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/16/12
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjan2016-2867209.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75246
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032709
- http://git.php.net/?p=php-src.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=0c136a2abd49298b66acb0cad504f0f972f5bfe8
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-4601?
CVE-2015-4601 has a high severity due to its potential for remote denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4601?
To fix CVE-2015-4601, upgrade PHP to version 5.6.7 or later.
Which PHP versions are affected by CVE-2015-4601?
CVE-2015-4601 affects all PHP versions prior to 5.6.7.
Can CVE-2015-4601 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-4601 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to cause a denial of service.
What types of applications are at risk from CVE-2015-4601?
Applications using affected PHP versions, especially those utilizing the SOAP extension, are at risk from CVE-2015-4601.
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