CVE-2016-3171
UnknownEPSS 3.19%
Last modified
CVE-2016-3171 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Drupal 6.x before 6.38, when used with PHP before 5.4.45, 5.5.x before 5.5.29, or 5.6.x before 5.6.13, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to session data truncation.. EPSS estimates a 3.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Drupal 6.x before 6.38, when used with PHP before 5.4.45, 5.5.x before 5.5.29, or 5.6.x before 5.6.13, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to session data truncation.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.0 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.1 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.2 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.3 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.4 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.5 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.6 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.7 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.8 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.9 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.10 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.11 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.12 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.13 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.14 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.15 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.16 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.17 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.18 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.19 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.20 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.21 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.22 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.23 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.24 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.25 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.26 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.27 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.28 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.29 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.30 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.31 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.32 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.33 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.34 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.35 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.36 |
| Drupal | Drupal | 6.37 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- https://www.drupal.org/SA-CORE-2016-001Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.drupal.org/SA-CORE-2016-001Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-3171?
Drupal 6.x before 6.38, when used with PHP before 5.4.45, 5.5.x before 5.5.29, or 5.6.x before 5.6.13, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to session data truncation.
How severe is CVE-2016-3171?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3171 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3171?
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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