CVE-2015-8874: Buffer Overflow

Published May 16, 2016
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Updated

Stack consumption vulnerability in GD in PHP before 5.6.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted imagefilltoborder call.

Other sources

Fixed bug (Stack overflow with imagefilltoborder). (CVE-2015-8874)

PHP

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
PHP PHP<7.0.0
7.0.0
openSUSE Leap=42.1
PHP PHP<=5.6.11

Event History

May 16, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-8874?

CVE-2015-8874 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service through stack consumption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-8874?

To fix CVE-2015-8874, update PHP to version 5.6.12 or higher, or upgrade to PHP 7.0.0 or later.

3

What versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2015-8874?

CVE-2015-8874 affects all PHP versions prior to 5.6.12 and versions up to and including 5.6.11.

4

What is the attack vector for CVE-2015-8874?

The attack vector for CVE-2015-8874 involves remote attackers exploiting the vulnerability via a crafted imagefilltoborder call.

5

What are the implications of exploiting CVE-2015-8874?

Exploiting CVE-2015-8874 can lead to a denial of service, rendering the application unresponsive due to stack overflow.

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