CVE-2015-8980: Code Injection
First published: Tue Aug 16 2016(Updated: )
A code injection vulnerability was found in php-gettext. Evaluating the plural form formula in ngettext family of calls can execute arbitrary code if number is passed unsanitized from the untrusted user. References: <a href="http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/76">http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/76</a>
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/php-php-gettext | <1.0.12 | 1.0.12 |
| gettext | <1.0.12 | |
| SUSE Linux | =42.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =42.2 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =5.0 | |
| Fedora | =24 |
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Reference Links
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/76
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1367465
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1367463
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1367464
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q1/128
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-8986
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1367462
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-02/msg00015.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/18/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95754
- https://launchpad.net/php-gettext/trunk/1.0.12
- https://lwn.net/Alerts/708838/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8980?
CVE-2015-8980 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8980?
To fix CVE-2015-8980, update php-gettext to version 1.0.12 or later.
What is the impact of CVE-2015-8980?
The impact of CVE-2015-8980 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code through unsanitized user input in plural form formulas.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2015-8980?
CVE-2015-8980 affects php-gettext versions prior to 1.0.12 and specific versions of various Linux distributions.
How does CVE-2015-8980 allow code injection?
CVE-2015-8980 allows code injection by evaluating unauthorized user input in the ngettext family of calls.
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