Improper resource allocation - Buffer overflow In php7.4

Description

In PHP 8.0.X before 8.0.28, 8.1.X before 8.1.16 and 8.2.X before 8.2.3, core path resolution function allocate buffer one byte too small. When resolving paths with lengths close to system MAXPATHLEN setting, this may lead to the byte after the allocated buffer being overwritten with NUL value, which might lead to unauthorized data access or modification.

Mitigation

Update Impact

Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.

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