CVE-2015-8867 describes a vulnerability in the openssl_random_pseudo_bytes function within PHP versions before 5.4.44, 5.5.28, and 5.6.12, affecting canonical PHP and Ubuntu Linux distributions. This flaw stems from its reliance on the deprecated RAND_pseudo_bytes function, making it easier for remote attackers to bypass cryptographic protections. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), this vulnerability has a network attack vector, low attack complexity, and a high impact on confidentiality. While it has a high FAUCET Risk Score, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 5.4.0, < 5.4.44CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php:php:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 5.5.0, < 5.5.28CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php:php:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 5.6.0, < 5.6.12CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php:php:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
12.04CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* | ||
14.04CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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