CVE-2006-5465
UnknownEPSS 7.51%
Last modified
CVE-2006-5465 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in PHP before 5.2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted UTF-8 inputs to the (1) htmlentities or (2) htmlspecialchars functions.. EPSS estimates a 7.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in PHP before 5.2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted UTF-8 inputs to the (1) htmlentities or (2) htmlspecialchars functions.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Php | Php | <= 5.1.6 | — |
| Php | Php | 5.0 | Rc1 |
| Php | Php | 5.0.0 | — |
| Php | Php | 5.0.1 | — |
| Php | Php | 5.0.2 | — |
| Php | Php | 5.0.3 | — |
| Php | Php | 5.0.4 | — |
| Php | Php | 5.0.5 | — |
| Php | Php | 5.1.0 | — |
| Php | Php | 5.1.1 | — |
| Php | Php | 5.1.2 | — |
| Php | Php | 5.1.3 | — |
| Php | Php | 5.1.4 | — |
| Php | Php | 5.1.5 | — |
References
- https://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-333A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-333A.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2006-5465?
Buffer overflow in PHP before 5.2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted UTF-8 inputs to the (1) htmlentities or (2) htmlspecialchars functions.
How severe is CVE-2006-5465?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5465 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5465?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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