CVE-2016-5094

UnknownEPSS 4.64%

Last modified

CVE-2016-5094 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in the php_html_entities function in ext/standard/html.c in PHP before 5.5.36 and 5.6.x before 5.6.22 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering a large output string from the htmlspecialchars function.. EPSS estimates a 4.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in the php_html_entities function in ext/standard/html.c in PHP before 5.5.36 and 5.6.x before 5.6.22 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering a large output string from the htmlspecialchars function.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.64%

90.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
PhpPhp<= 5.5.36
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
PhpPhp5.6.20
PhpPhp5.6.21

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5094?
Integer overflow in the php_html_entities function in ext/standard/html.c in PHP before 5.5.36 and 5.6.x before 5.6.22 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering a large output string from the htmlspecialchars function.
How severe is CVE-2016-5094?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5094 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5094?
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