CVE-2007-3944: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 23, 2007
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Updated

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the Perl Compatible Regular Expressions (PCRE) library in the JavaScript engine in WebKit in Apple Safari 3 Beta before Update 3.0.3, and iPhone before 1.0.1, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain JavaScript regular expressions. NOTE: this issue was originally reported only for MobileSafari on the iPhone. NOTE: it is not clear whether this stems from an issue in the original distribution of PCRE, which might already have a separate CVE identifier.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Apple iPhone OS<=1.0.0
Apple WebKit
Apple Safari=3.0

Event History

Jul 23, 2007
CVE Published
04:30 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-3944?

CVE-2007-3944 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-3944?

To mitigate CVE-2007-3944, update to the latest versions of Apple Safari and iPhone OS that address this vulnerability.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2007-3944?

CVE-2007-3944 affects Apple Safari 3.0, WebKit, and versions of iPhone OS prior to 1.0.1.

4

Can CVE-2007-3944 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-3944 can be exploited remotely through malicious JavaScript regular expressions.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-3944?

CVE-2007-3944 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

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