CVE-2016-10161

CVE-2016-10161 is a high-severity vulnerability in Php with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
• CVSS v2: 5.0
• EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-125
• Affected product: Php
• Published: 2017-01-24
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The object_common1 function in ext/standard/var_unserializer.c in PHP before 5.6.30, 7.0.x before 7.0.15, and 7.1.x before 7.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read and application crash) via crafted serialized data that is mishandled in a finish_nested_data call.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-10161?

The object_common1 function in ext/standard/var_unserializer.c in PHP before 5.6.30, 7.0.x before 7.0.15, and 7.1.x before 7.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read and application crash) via crafted serialized data that is mishandled in a finish_nested_data call.

How severe is CVE-2016-10161?

CVE-2016-10161 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-10161 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-10161?

CVE-2016-10161 primarily affects Php. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10161?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-10161 published?

CVE-2016-10161 was published on 2017-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://php.net/ChangeLog-5.php
• http://php.net/ChangeLog-7.php
• http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3783
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95768
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037659
• https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1296
• https://bugs.php.net/bug.php?id=73825
• https://github.com/php/php-src/commit/16b3003ffc6393e250f069aa28a78dc5a2c064b2
• https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-29
• https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180112-0001/
• https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2017-04

Affected products (17)

• cpe:2.3:a:php:php:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:php:php:7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:php:php:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:php:php:7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:php:php:7.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:php:php:7.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:php:php:7.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:php:php:7.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:php:php:7.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:php:php:7.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:php:php:7.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:php:php:7.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:php:php:7.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:php:php:7.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:php:php:7.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:php:php:7.0.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:php:php:7.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:

• 45.84.120.3 (ipv4-addr)
• 79.137.34.248 (ipv4-addr)
• 221.161.235.168 (ipv4-addr)
• 200.196.50.91 (ipv4-addr)
• 187.51.208.158 (ipv4-addr)
• 187.141.71.166 (ipv4-addr)
• 187.110.238.50 (ipv4-addr)
• 182.93.50.90 (ipv4-addr)