CVE-2017-6441

7.5 HIGH
Published: April 03, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

The _zval_get_long_func_ex in Zend/zend_operators.c in PHP 7.1.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via crafted use of "declare(ticks=" in a PHP script. NOTE: the vendor disputes the classification of this as a vulnerability, stating "Please do not request CVEs for ordinary bugs. CVEs are relevant for security issues only.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=74146
Source: cve@mitre.org
Issue Tracking
https://github.com/php/php-src/pull/2396
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch
https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=74146
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking
https://github.com/php/php-src/pull/2396
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.8%
76th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

php