PHP.TAR.File.Parsing.Uninitialized.Reference

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit an Uninitialized Reference vulnerability in PHP.
The vulnerability is due to the application attempts to access an uninitialized pointer and a local variable while processing a TAR file. A remote attacker may be able exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of a targeted server via a crafted TAR file.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

PHP Group PHP prior to 5.5.36
PHP Group PHP prior to 5.6.22
PHP Group PHP prior to 7.0.7

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://php.net/releases/5_5_36.php

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2019-06-10 14.629 Severity:critical:high