Integer Overflow in PCRE Affects libpcre from PCRE Vendor
CVE-2020-14155

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Pcre

Status
Pcre
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 June 2020

What is CVE-2020-14155?

The libpcre library, utilized in the Perl Compatible Regular Expressions (PCRE) software, is susceptible to an integer overflow vulnerability. This flaw manifests when a large number is processed following a specific (?C substring, potentially leading to undesirable effects such as application crashes or malicious code execution when crafting specific inputs. Organizations using vulnerable versions prior to 8.44 are advised to update promptly to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://bugs.gentoo.org/717920
https://www.pcre.org/original/changelog.txt
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/32
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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