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CVE-2015-4603

First published: Mon May 16 2016(Updated: )

The exception::getTraceAsString function in Zend/zend_exceptions.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 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
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-4603?

    CVE-2015-4603 is classified as having a critical severity due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-4603?

    To fix CVE-2015-4603, you should upgrade your PHP version to 5.4.40 or higher, or 5.5.24 or higher, or 5.6.8 or higher.

  • Which versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2015-4603?

    CVE-2015-4603 affects PHP versions prior to 5.4.40, all 5.5.x versions before 5.5.24, and all 5.6.x versions before 5.6.8.

  • What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2015-4603?

    CVE-2015-4603 is a type confusion issue in the exception::getTraceAsString function that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

  • Can CVE-2015-4603 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2015-4603 can be exploited by remote attackers due to the vulnerability's nature.

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