CVE-2014-4698: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-4698: Use-after-free vulnerability in ext/spl/spl_array.c in the SPL component in PHP through 5.5.14 allows conte...

Use-after-free vulnerability in ext/spl/spl_array.c in the SPL component in PHP through 5.5.14 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted ArrayIterator usage within applications in certain web-hosting environments.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 11:27 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is a PHP memory-safety bug in SPL ArrayIterator handling. In affected PHP versions through 5.5.14, crafted application use could crash PHP, causing service disruption. Sources also mention possible unspecified other impact, but provide no CVSS score, confirmed exploitation, or detailed impact boundary. Exposure is most likely in legacy systems still running PHP through 5.5.14 or vendor-packaged PHP builds listed in advisories. Modern supported PHP deployments are less likely affected, but the bundle does not provide a complete fixed-version matrix. Treat this as a legacy-platform risk. It is not supported by evidence of active exploitation in the bundle, but affected public or multi-tenant PHP hosting could face service outages and should be retired or patched. Mitigation focus: Inventory externally reachable and shared-hosting PHP runtimes.; Upgrade PHP using vendor-supported packages or current PHP releases.; Review Red Hat, openSUSE, Apple, IBM, and Oracle advisories for packaged fixes..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 07:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 10, 2014, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://support.apple.com/HT204659CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=67539CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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