CVE-2016-5873 describes a critical buffer overflow vulnerability in the pecl_http PHP extension, specifically affecting versions prior to 3.0.1. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting non-printable characters into a URL, leveraging a CVSS score of 9.8. While the vulnerability is severe, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion, suggesting a low current threat landscape despite its critical nature.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 3.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php:pecl_http:*:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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