8.6
CWE
190
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-5096: Integer Overflow

First published: Sun Aug 07 2016(Updated: )

Integer overflow in the fread function in ext/standard/file.c in PHP before 5.5.36 and 5.6.x before 5.6.22 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a large integer in the second argument.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
PHP<=5.5.35
PHP=5.6.0-alpha1
PHP=5.6.0-alpha2
PHP=5.6.0-alpha3
PHP=5.6.0-alpha4
PHP=5.6.0-alpha5
PHP=5.6.0-beta1
PHP=5.6.0-beta2
PHP=5.6.0-beta3
PHP=5.6.0-beta4
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
PHP=5.6.8
PHP=5.6.9
PHP=5.6.10
PHP=5.6.11
PHP=5.6.12
PHP=5.6.13
PHP=5.6.14
PHP=5.6.15
PHP=5.6.16
PHP=5.6.17
PHP=5.6.18
PHP=5.6.19
PHP=5.6.20
PHP=5.6.21

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-5096?

    CVE-2016-5096 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability that can lead to denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-5096?

    To fix CVE-2016-5096, upgrade your PHP version to 5.5.36 or 5.6.22 or later.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2016-5096?

    CVE-2016-5096 affects PHP versions before 5.5.36 and 5.6 versions before 5.6.22.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5096?

    CVE-2016-5096 is an integer overflow vulnerability in the fread function.

  • Can CVE-2016-5096 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-5096 can be exploited by remote attackers through manipulation of the fread function's parameters.

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