CVE-2008-1927: Double Free
Double free vulnerability in Perl 5.8.8 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and crash) via a crafted regular expression containing UTF8 characters. NOTE: this issue might only be present on certain operating systems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1927?
CVE-2008-1927 has a high severity level as it can lead to a denial of service due to memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1927?
To fix CVE-2008-1927, upgrade Perl to a version newer than 5.8.8 that includes the patch for this vulnerability.
Which versions of Perl are affected by CVE-2008-1927?
CVE-2008-1927 affects Perl version 5.8.8 specifically.
What type of attack does CVE-2008-1927 involve?
CVE-2008-1927 involves a context-dependent attack using crafted regular expressions with UTF8 characters.
Can CVE-2008-1927 affect all operating systems?
CVE-2008-1927 may only be present on certain operating systems, meaning not all systems running Perl 5.8.8 are necessarily affected.