USN-9055-1: pecl_http vulnerability
Publication date
11 November 2026
Overview
pecl_http could be made to crash or run programs if it received specially crafted network traffic.
Releases
Packages
- php-pecl-http - Extended HTTP support for PHP
Details
It was discovered that pecl_http incorrectly handled certain HTTP request
parameters, leading to a type confusion. A remote attacker could possibly
use this issue to cause PHP to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or
execute arbitrary code.
It was discovered that pecl_http incorrectly handled certain HTTP request
parameters, leading to a type confusion. A remote attacker could possibly
use this issue to cause PHP to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or
execute arbitrary code.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 16.04 LTS xenial | php-pecl-http – 3.0.1-0ubuntu5+esm1 | ||
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