Learn about CVE-2019-11035 affecting PHP versions 7.1.x, 7.2.x, and 7.3.x. Discover the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this PHP EXIF extension vulnerability.
PHP EXIF extension in versions 7.1.x before 7.1.28, 7.2.x before 7.2.17, and 7.3.x before 7.3.4 has a vulnerability that can lead to information disclosure or crashes.
Understanding CVE-2019-11035
The PHP EXIF extension in certain versions has a security flaw that could be exploited by attackers.
What is CVE-2019-11035?
The vulnerability in the PHP EXIF extension allows the exif_iif_add_value function to read beyond the allocated buffer, potentially resulting in information disclosure or system crashes.
The Impact of CVE-2019-11035
Technical Details of CVE-2019-11035
The technical aspects of the vulnerability in PHP EXIF extension.
Vulnerability Description
The issue arises when processing specific files, causing the function to read past the allocated buffer, leading to potential security risks.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by manipulating specific files to trigger the buffer over-read, potentially resulting in information leakage or system instability.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2019-11035 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates