Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in PCRE by Philip Hazel
CVE-2017-16231

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Pcre

Status
Pcre
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 March 2019

What is CVE-2017-16231?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in PCRE 8.41 that triggers a crash during execution due to a self-recursive call in the match() function. This can lead to program instability if exploited. While some third parties argue that configurations can mitigate stack usage, it is crucial for users of this version to apply appropriate patches and consider updated versions to enhance security against potential exploits.

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/150897/PCRE-8.41-Buf...
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Dec/33
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/11/01/11
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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