CVE-2008-1026: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Apr 17 2008(Updated: )
Integer overflow in the PCRE regular expression compiler (JavaScriptCore/pcre/pcre_compile.cpp) in Apple WebKit, as used in Safari before 3.1.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a regular expression with large, nested repetition counts, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.11 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.11 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-022
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1467
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28815
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019870
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Apr/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29846
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//Jul/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31074
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3815
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1250/references
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2094/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41859
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490990/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1026?
CVE-2008-1026 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1026?
To fix CVE-2008-1026, users should update Safari to version 3.1.1 or later.
Which versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2008-1026?
CVE-2008-1026 affects Safari versions before 3.1.1.
Can CVE-2008-1026 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-1026 can be exploited remotely via specially crafted regular expressions.
What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2008-1026?
CVE-2008-1026 impacts systems running Safari before version 3.1.1 on macOS and Windows.
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