CVE-2018-19395: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Nov 20, 2018
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Updated

ext/standard/var.c in PHP 5.x through 7.1.24 on Windows allows attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) because com and comsafearrayproxy return NULL in compropertiesget in ext/comdotnet/comhandlers.c, as demonstrated by a serialize call on COM("WScript.Shell").

Affected Software

1 affected component
PHP PHP>=5.0.0<=7.1.24

Event History

Nov 20, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-19395?

CVE-2018-19395 is a medium severity vulnerability that can lead to denial of service due to NULL pointer dereference.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-19395?

To fix CVE-2018-19395, upgrade PHP to version 7.2 or later, as versions prior to 7.1.24 are affected.

3

Which versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2018-19395?

CVE-2018-19395 affects PHP versions from 5.0.0 up to and including 7.1.24.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2018-19395 facilitate?

CVE-2018-19395 can facilitate denial of service attacks by causing an application crash.

5

Is CVE-2018-19395 specific to any operating system?

Yes, CVE-2018-19395 specifically affects PHP running on Windows.

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