CVE-2022-31626: mysqlnd/pdo password buffer overflow

Published Jun 6, 2022
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Updated

Fixed bug : mysqlnd/pdo password buffer overflow. (CVE-2022-31626)

Other sources

In PHP versions 7.4.x below 7.4.30, 8.0.x below 8.0.20, and 8.1.x below 8.1.7, when pdomysql extension with mysqlnd driver, if the third party is allowed to supply host to connect to and the password for the connection, password of excessive length can trigger a buffer overflow in PHP, which can lead to a remote code execution vulnerability.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
debian/php7.3<=7.3.31-1~deb10u1
7.3.31-1~deb10u5
debian/php7.4
7.4.33-1+deb11u4
PHP PHP<8.0.20
8.0.20
PHP PHP>=7.4.0<7.4.30
PHP PHP>=8.0.0<8.0.20
PHP PHP>=8.1.0<8.1.7
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Microsoft cbl2 php

Remediation

Event History

Jun 9, 2022
CVE Published
via PHP·12:00 AM
Jun 16, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:45 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:45 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Oct 1, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·11:11 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·11:11 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·11:11 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-31626?

CVE-2022-31626 is a vulnerability in PHP that allows a buffer overflow when using the pdo_mysql extension with the mysqlnd driver and allowing a third party to supply the host and password for the connection.

2

How does CVE-2022-31626 affect PHP?

CVE-2022-31626 affects PHP versions 7.4.x below 7.4.30, 8.0.x below 8.0.20, and 8.1.x below 8.1.7.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-31626?

CVE-2022-31626 has a severity value of 8.8, which is considered high.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-31626?

To fix CVE-2022-31626, upgrade PHP to version 7.4.30, 8.0.20, or 8.1.7.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-31626?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-31626 on the official PHP bug report (https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=81719) and the Debian and Fedora project announcements (https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/12/msg00030.html, https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3T4MMEEZYYAEHPQMZDFN44PHORJWJFZQ/).

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