CVE-2016-6289: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 25, 2016
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Updated

Integer overflow in the virtualfileex function in TSRM/tsrmvirtualcwd.c in PHP before 5.5.38, 5.6.x before 5.6.24, and 7.x before 7.0.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted extract operation on a ZIP archive.

Other sources

Fixed bug (Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in virtualfileex). (CVE-2016-6289)

PHP

Affected Software

41 affected componentsFixes available
PHP PHP<=5.5.37
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=5.6.17
PHP PHP=5.6.18
PHP PHP=5.6.19
PHP PHP=5.6.20
PHP PHP=5.6.21
PHP PHP=5.6.22
PHP PHP=5.6.23
PHP PHP=7.0.0
PHP PHP=7.0.1
PHP PHP=7.0.2
PHP PHP=7.0.3
PHP PHP=7.0.4
PHP PHP=7.0.5
PHP PHP=7.0.8
PHP PHP<7.0.9
7.0.9

Event History

Jul 25, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6289?

CVE-2016-6289 has been rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential denial of service issues.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-6289?

To fix CVE-2016-6289, upgrade to PHP version 5.5.38, 5.6.24, or 7.0.9 or later.

3

What types of vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2016-6289?

CVE-2016-6289 is associated with stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities caused by integer overflow.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2016-6289?

CVE-2016-6289 affects PHP versions before 5.5.38, 5.6.x before 5.6.24, and 7.x before 7.0.9.

5

Can CVE-2016-6289 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-6289 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to cause denial of service.

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