CVE-2010-4156 Information disclosure in n/a
Attackers can obtain sensitive information via a large length parameter in the mb_strcut function of the Libmbfl library used by PHP.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2010-4156?
CVE-2010-4156 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Nov 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The mb_strcut function in Libmbfl 1.1.0, as used in PHP 5.3.x through 5.3.3, allows context-dependent attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information via a large value of the third parameter (aka the length parameter).
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4156?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Scottmac Libmbfl.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4156?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2010-4156 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-4156 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9mqx-xjgw-xp5v.