CVE-2016-1000006
CWE-416Published: November 19, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
hhvm before 3.12.11 has a use-after-free in the serialize_memoize_param() and ResourceBundle::__construct() functions.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-1000006 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-416): Use-after-free vulnerabilities involve accessing memory after it has been freed, often enabling arbitrary code execution.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-1000006 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts