Facebook
CVE-2016-6870
CRITICAL
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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1DescriptionCVE.org
Out-of-bounds write in the (1) mb_detect_encoding, (2) mb_send_mail, and (3) mb_detect_order functions in Facebook HHVM before 3.15.0 allows attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.
AnalysisAI
Out-of-bounds write in the (1) mb_detect_encoding, (2) mb_send_mail, and (3) mb_detect_order functions in Facebook HHVM before 3.15.0 allows attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787), which allows attackers to write data beyond allocated buffer boundaries leading to code execution or crashes. Out-of-bounds write in the (1) mb_detect_encoding, (2) mb_send_mail, and (3) mb_detect_order functions in Facebook HHVM before 3.15.0 allows attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors. Affected products include: Facebook Hhvm. Version information: before 3.15.0.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate write boundaries, use memory-safe languages, enable compiler protections (ASLR, stack canaries).
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Same weakness CWE-787 – Out-of-bounds Write
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