Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old PHP parser flaw that can crash affected PHP applications and may allow code execution in narrow cases. The key business issue is whether any application lets users supply INI-style content that PHP parses with parse_ini_string or parse_ini_file. Most exposure is application-specific, not every PHP deployment. Risk is highest for older PHP systems with web features that validate, preview, upload, or process user-supplied php.ini directives or INI files. Treat as a targeted legacy PHP exposure. It is not broadly exploitable from PHP alone, but outdated public applications that parse user configuration should be remediated promptly. Mitigation focus: Upgrade PHP to 5.6.31, 7.0.21, 7.1.7, or vendor-fixed packages.; Prioritize internet-facing applications that parse user-supplied INI content.; Remove or redesign features that pass untrusted data to parse_ini_string or parse_ini_file..
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- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- RHSA-2018:1296CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180112-0001/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- DSA-4081CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN
- DSA-4080CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN
- https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=74603CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- GLSA-201709-21CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
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