CVE Catalog
CVE-2016-5873
CriticalSummary
Buffer overflow in the HTTP URL parsing functions in pecl_http before 3.0.1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via non-printable characters in a URL.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code remotely, posing a significant security risk to the system.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update pecl_http to version 3.0.1 or later to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.
Original NVD description (English source)
Buffer overflow in the HTTP URL parsing functions in pecl_http before 3.0.1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via non-printable characters in a URL.