CVE-2015-8980
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 6.71%
Last modified
CVE-2015-8980 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The plural form formula in ngettext family of calls in php-gettext before 1.0.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 6.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The plural form formula in ngettext family of calls in php-gettext before 1.0.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Php-Gettext Project | Php-Gettext | < 1.0.12 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.2 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 5.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 24 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-02/msg00015.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/76Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/18/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95754Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1367462Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://launchpad.net/php-gettext/trunk/1.0.12Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://lwn.net/Alerts/708838/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-02/msg00015.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/76Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/18/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95754Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1367462Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://launchpad.net/php-gettext/trunk/1.0.12Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://lwn.net/Alerts/708838/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-8980?
The plural form formula in ngettext family of calls in php-gettext before 1.0.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2015-8980?
CVE-2015-8980 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8980?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2015-8980?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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