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Gentoo Linux GLSA 201612-17 Normal: PECL HTTP Remote Code Execution

A buffer overflow in PECL HTTP might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201612-17 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: Normal Title: PECL HTTP: Remote execution of arbitrary code Date: December 07, 2016 Bugs: #587466 ID: 201612-17 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Synopsis ======= A buffer overflow in PECL HTTP might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Background ========= This HTTP extension aims to provide a convenient and powerful set of functionality for one of PHPs major applications. Affected packages ================ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 dev-php/pecl-http < 2.5.6 *> = 2.5.6 Description ========== A buffer overflow can be triggered in the URL parsing functions of the PECL HTTP extension. This allows overflowing a buffer with data originating from an arbitrary HTTP request. Impact ===== A remote attacker, through a specially crafted URI, could possibly execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the process. Workaround ========= There is no known workaround at this time. Resolution ========= All PECL HTTP users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "> =dev-php/pecl-http-2.5.6" References ========= [ 1 ] CVE-2016-5873 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5873 Availability =========== This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-17 Concerns? ======== Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org. License ====== Copyright 2016 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text belongs to its owner(s). The contents of this document are licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5/ . Gentoo Linux Notice: GLSA 202311-04 outlines a critical vulnerability in PECL HTTP leading to potential remote code exploitation. Prompt action advised.. Gentoo Linux, PECL HTTP, Remote Code Execution. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Dec 07, 2016 Gentoo