CVE-2014-3597

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in the php_parserr function in ext/standard/dns.c in PHP before 5.4.32 and 5.5.x before 5.5.16 allow remote DNS servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted DNS record, related to the dns_get_record function and the dn_expand function. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-4049.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 9.56% Top 10%
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Affected: n/a n/a
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-3597?
CVE-2014-3597 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-3597?
To fix CVE-2014-3597, 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-2014-3597 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2014-3597 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~10% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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