CVE-2011-0755

Public Exploit

Description

Integer overflow in the mt_rand function in PHP before 5.3.4 might make it easier for context-dependent attackers to predict the return values by leveraging a script's use of a large max parameter, as demonstrated by a value that exceeds mt_getrandmax.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.41%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://bugs.php.net/46587 exploit
http://www.php.net/ChangeLog-5.php
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65426 vdb entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12589 vdb entry signature

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-0755?
CVE-2011-0755 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-0755?
To fix CVE-2011-0755, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2011-0755 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2011-0755 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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