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CVE-2015-8617

UnknownEPSS 23.87%

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CVE-2015-8617 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in the zend_throw_or_error function in Zend/zend_execute_API.c in PHP 7.x before 7.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a string that is misused as a class name, leading to incorrect error handling.. EPSS estimates a 23.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in the zend_throw_or_error function in Zend/zend_execute_API.c in PHP 7.x before 7.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a string that is misused as a class name, leading to incorrect error handling.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
23.87%

97.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PhpPhp7.0.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8617?
Format string vulnerability in the zend_throw_or_error function in Zend/zend_execute_API.c in PHP 7.x before 7.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a string that is misused as a class name, leading to incorrect error handling.
How severe is CVE-2015-8617?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8617 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 23.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8617?
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Source: NVD / NIST