CVE-2015-8878: Race Condition
First published: Sun May 22 2016(Updated: )
main/php_open_temporary_file.c in PHP before 5.5.28 and 5.6.x before 5.6.12 does not ensure thread safety, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (race condition and heap memory corruption) by leveraging an application that performs many temporary-file accesses.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PHP | >=5.5.0<5.5.28 | |
| PHP | >=5.6.0<5.6.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8878?
CVE-2015-8878 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and heap memory corruption.
What types of applications are affected by CVE-2015-8878?
Applications that perform many temporary-file accesses using PHP versions before 5.5.28 and 5.6.x before 5.6.12 are affected by CVE-2015-8878.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8878?
To fix CVE-2015-8878, upgrade your PHP installation to version 5.5.28 or higher, or 5.6.12 or higher.
Can CVE-2015-8878 lead to data loss?
Yes, CVE-2015-8878 can potentially lead to data loss due to race conditions and heap memory corruption.
Is CVE-2015-8878 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2015-8878 is a remote vulnerability, allowing attackers to exploit it without local access.
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