CVE-2021-21702
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Description
A NULL pointer dereference issue is in the SOAP extension of PHP. More specifically, the flaw occurs in the SoapClient when parsing a WSDL document due to improper checking of a child node name. A malicious or compromised server replies with a crafted WSDL document, leading to a denial of service of the SoapClient accessing said document. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.
Statement
This flaw has been rated as having a security impact of Low, because it requires a malicious or compromised server in order to be exploited, and it only affects the SOAP client.
Additional information
- Bugzilla 1925272: php: NULL pointer dereference in SoapClient
- CWE-476: NULL Pointer Dereference
- FAQ: Frequently asked questions about CVE-2021-21702
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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Red Hat | NVD | |
---|---|---|
CVSS v3 Base Score | 7.5 | 7.5 |
Attack Vector | Network | Network |
Attack Complexity | Low | Low |
Privileges Required | None | None |
User Interaction | None | None |
Scope | Unchanged | Unchanged |
Confidentiality Impact | None | None |
Integrity Impact | None | None |
Availability Impact | High | High |
CVSS v3 Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
NVD: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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