CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-6871: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Feb 17 2017(Updated: )

Integer overflow in bcmath in Facebook HHVM before 3.15.0 allows attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors, which triggers a buffer overflow.

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-2016-6871?

    CVE-2016-6871 is classified as a vulnerability that allows attackers to potentially exploit an integer overflow leading to a buffer overflow.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-6871?

    To fix CVE-2016-6871, you should upgrade to Facebook HHVM version 3.15.0 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2016-6871?

    CVE-2016-6871 affects Facebook HHVM versions up to and including 3.14.5.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-6871?

    CVE-2016-6871 is an integer overflow vulnerability that can lead to a buffer overflow.

  • Can exploitation of CVE-2016-6871 lead to arbitrary code execution?

    While the specific impact of exploitation of CVE-2016-6871 is unspecified, buffer overflows often allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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