CVE-2015-8865

UnknownEPSS 4.98%

Last modified

CVE-2015-8865 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The file_check_mem function in funcs.c in file before 5.23, as used in the Fileinfo component in PHP before 5.5.34, 5.6.x before 5.6.20, and 7.x before 7.0.5, mishandles continuation-level jumps, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted magic file.. EPSS estimates a 4.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The file_check_mem function in funcs.c in file before 5.23, as used in the Fileinfo component in PHP before 5.5.34, 5.6.x before 5.6.20, and 7.x before 7.0.5, mishandles continuation-level jumps, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted magic file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.98%

91.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
PhpPhp<= 5.5.33
PhpPhp5.6.0Alpha1
PhpPhp5.6.1
PhpPhp5.6.2
PhpPhp5.6.3
PhpPhp5.6.4
PhpPhp5.6.5
PhpPhp5.6.6
PhpPhp5.6.7
PhpPhp5.6.8
PhpPhp5.6.9
PhpPhp5.6.10
PhpPhp5.6.11
PhpPhp5.6.12
PhpPhp5.6.13
PhpPhp5.6.14
PhpPhp5.6.15
PhpPhp5.6.16
PhpPhp5.6.17
PhpPhp5.6.18
PhpPhp5.6.19
PhpPhp7.0.0
PhpPhp7.0.1
PhpPhp7.0.2
PhpPhp7.0.3
PhpPhp7.0.4
AppleMac Os X<= 10.11.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8865?
The file_check_mem function in funcs.c in file before 5.23, as used in the Fileinfo component in PHP before 5.5.34, 5.6.x before 5.6.20, and 7.x before 7.0.5, mishandles continuation-level jumps, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted magic file.
How severe is CVE-2015-8865?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8865 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8865?
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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Source: NVD / NIST