CVE-2016-3171
HighSummary
Drupal 6.x before 6.38, when used with PHP before 5.4.45, 5.5.x before 5.5.29, or 5.6.x before 5.6.13, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to session data truncation.
Risk Assessment
Attackers may exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage.
Recommendation
It is recommended to upgrade Drupal to version 6.38 or later and to update PHP to versions 5.4.45, 5.5.29, or 5.6.13 to mitigate the risk.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Drupal 6.x before 6.38, when used with PHP before 5.4.45, 5.5.x before 5.5.29, or 5.6.x before 5.6.13, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to session data truncation.