CVE-2007-3944: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Jul 23 2007(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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.0 | |
| Apple WebKit | ||
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | <=1.0.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/23/technology/23iphone.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1185163364-1OTsRJvbylLamj17FY2wnw&oref=slogin
- http://www.securityevaluators.com/iphone/
- http://www.securityevaluators.com/iphone/exploitingiphone.pdf
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306173
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306174
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25002
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018439
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26287
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2731
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2730
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35577
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
Can CVE-2007-3944 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-3944 can be exploited remotely through malicious JavaScript regular expressions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-3944?
CVE-2007-3944 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
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