Critical severity9.8NVD Advisory· Published Jul 25, 2016· Updated May 6, 2026
CVE-2016-6288
CVE-2016-6288
Description
The php_url_parse_ex function in ext/standard/url.c in PHP before 5.5.38 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors involving the smart_str data type.
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
8- www.securityfocus.com/bid/92111nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- bugs.php.net/70480nvdIssue TrackingMitigationThird Party Advisory
- openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/24/2nvdMailing List
- php.net/ChangeLog-5.phpnvdRelease Notes
- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00006.htmlnvd
- rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2750.htmlnvd
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1036430nvd
- support.apple.com/HT207170nvd
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