CVE-2016-1903: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 19, 2016
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Updated

Fixed bug (Memory Read via gdImageRotateInterpolated Array Index Out of Bounds). (CVE-2016-1903)

Other sources

The gdImageRotateInterpolated function in ext/gd/libgd/gdinterpolation.c in PHP before 5.5.31, 5.6.x before 5.6.17, and 7.x before 7.0.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a large bgdcolor argument to the imagerotate function.

Affected Software

33 affected componentsFixes available
debian/hhvm
debian/php5
debian/php5.6
debian/php7.0
PHP PHP<=5.5.30
PHP PHP=5.6.0-alpha1
PHP PHP=5.6.0-alpha2
PHP PHP=5.6.0-alpha3
PHP PHP=5.6.0-alpha4
PHP PHP=5.6.0-alpha5
PHP PHP=5.6.0-beta1
PHP PHP=5.6.0-beta2
PHP PHP=5.6.0-beta3
PHP PHP=5.6.0-beta4
PHP PHP=5.6.1
PHP PHP=5.6.2
PHP PHP=5.6.3
PHP PHP=5.6.4
PHP PHP=5.6.5
PHP PHP=5.6.6
PHP PHP=5.6.7
PHP PHP=5.6.8
PHP PHP=5.6.9
PHP PHP=5.6.10
PHP PHP=5.6.11
PHP PHP=5.6.12
PHP PHP=5.6.13
PHP PHP=5.6.14
PHP PHP=5.6.15
PHP PHP=5.6.16
PHP PHP=7.0.0
PHP PHP=7.0.1
PHP PHP<7.0.2
7.0.2

Event History

Jan 19, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:15 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:12 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2016-1903?

CVE-2016-1903 is a vulnerability in PHP that allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service.

2

How severe is CVE-2016-1903?

CVE-2016-1903 has a severity rating of 9.1, which is considered critical.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2016-1903?

The affected software for CVE-2016-1903 includes PHP versions before 5.5.31, 5.6.x before 5.6.17, and 7.x before 7.0.2.

4

How can I fix CVE-2016-1903?

To fix CVE-2016-1903, you should update your PHP installation to version 5.5.31, 5.6.17, or 7.0.2.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-1903?

You can find more information about CVE-2016-1903 on the PHP website and the Openwall OSS Security mailing list.

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