What is the severity of CVE-2016-5873?

CVE-2016-5873 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5873?

To fix CVE-2016-5873, upgrade the pecl_http extension to version 3.0.1 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2016-5873?

CVE-2016-5873 affects systems running pecl_http versions prior to 3.0.1.

What are the implications of CVE-2016-5873?

The implications of CVE-2016-5873 include the potential for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

What versions of pecl_http are impacted by CVE-2016-5873?

All versions of pecl_http prior to 3.0.1 are impacted by CVE-2016-5873.

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CVE-2016-5873

critical

9.8

CWE

119

23/1/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-5873: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Jan 23 2017(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the HTTP URL parsing functions in pecl_http before 3.0.1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via non-printable characters in a URL.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Php Pecl Http	<=3.0.1

Remedy

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/29/1

Remedy

https://github.com/m6w6/ext-http/commit/3724cd76a28be1d6049b5537232e97ac

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5873?
CVE-2016-5873 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5873?
To fix CVE-2016-5873, upgrade the pecl_http extension to version 3.0.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-5873?
CVE-2016-5873 affects systems running pecl_http versions prior to 3.0.1.
What are the implications of CVE-2016-5873?
The implications of CVE-2016-5873 include the potential for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
What versions of pecl_http are impacted by CVE-2016-5873?
All versions of pecl_http prior to 3.0.1 are impacted by CVE-2016-5873.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5873?
CVE-2016-5873 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5873?
To fix CVE-2016-5873, upgrade the pecl_http extension to version 3.0.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-5873?
CVE-2016-5873 affects systems running pecl_http versions prior to 3.0.1.
What are the implications of CVE-2016-5873?
The implications of CVE-2016-5873 include the potential for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
What versions of pecl_http are impacted by CVE-2016-5873?
All versions of pecl_http prior to 3.0.1 are impacted by CVE-2016-5873.