CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-6870

First published: Fri Feb 17 2017(Updated: )

Out-of-bounds write in the (1) mb_detect_encoding, (2) mb_send_mail, and (3) mb_detect_order functions in Facebook HHVM before 3.15.0 allows attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Facebook HipHop Virtual Machine<=3.14.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-6870?

    CVE-2016-6870 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the risk of an out-of-bounds write affecting multiple functions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-6870?

    To fix CVE-2016-6870, upgrade Facebook HHVM to version 3.15.0 or later.

  • What versions of HHVM are affected by CVE-2016-6870?

    CVE-2016-6870 affects all versions of Facebook HHVM prior to 3.15.0, specifically up to version 3.14.5.

  • What functions are vulnerable in CVE-2016-6870?

    CVE-2016-6870 impacts the mb_detect_encoding, mb_send_mail, and mb_detect_order functions.

  • Can CVE-2016-6870 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-6870 can be exploited remotely through unknown vectors, posing a security threat to applications using HHVM.

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