CVE-2015-4026 Other in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass extension restrictions and execute arbitrary files via null byte injection in PHP's pcntl_exec function.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2015-4026?

CVE-2015-4026 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 9 Jun 2015. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The pcntl_exec implementation in PHP before 5.4.41, 5.5.x before 5.5.25, and 5.6.x before 5.6.9 truncates a pathname upon encountering a \x00 character, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended extension restrictions and execute files with unexpected names via a crafted first argument. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2006-7243.

Weakness: CWE-19

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-4026?

It affects 9 products.

Products include Apple Mac Os X, Php Php, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Hpc Node, Redhat Enterprise Linux Hpc Node Eus and 3 more.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4026?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2015-4026 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-4026 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2xvw-fxc9-x223, UBUNTU-CVE-2015-4026.

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