CVE-2012-2376 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Windows PHP servers via a buffer overflow in COM object handling, requiring immediate upgrades.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-2376?
CVE-2012-2376 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Php Php, published on 21 May 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the com_print_typeinfo function in PHP 5.4.3 and earlier on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted arguments that trigger incorrect handling of COM object VARIANT types, as exploited in the wild in May 2012.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2376?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Php Php.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2376?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-2376 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2012-2376 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-2376 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Php Php
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r84c-ppfc-cj9g.