cvedb.io
CVE-2016-5771
CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2016-08-07T10:59:19.167 · Last modified 2026-06-17T00:50:01.370

Summary

spl_array.c in the SPL extension in PHP before 5.5.37 and 5.6.x before 5.6.23 improperly interacts with the unserialize implementation and garbage collection, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (use-after-free and application crash) via crafted serialized data.

Affected products

php — php

Does this affect you?

Add your gear to cvedb and we'll alert you only when php ships something exploited.

Check my exposure →

References

This product uses data from the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. Informational only; not professional security advice.