CVE-2013-7422: High severity Apple iOS and macOS vulnerability
Integer underflow in regcomp.c in Perl before 5.20, as used in Apple OS X before 10.10.5 and other products, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long digit string associated with an invalid backreference within a regular expression.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-7422?
CVE-2013-7422 has a high severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7422?
To fix CVE-2013-7422, update to Perl version 5.20 or later, or ensure macOS is upgraded to version 10.10.5 or above.
What systems are affected by CVE-2013-7422?
CVE-2013-7422 affects Perl versions prior to 5.20 and macOS versions prior to 10.10.5.
What are the potential impacts of exploitation of CVE-2013-7422?
Exploitation of CVE-2013-7422 can lead to arbitrary code execution or application crashes.
Which applications utilize the vulnerable Perl version related to CVE-2013-7422?
Applications that rely on affected versions of Perl for regular expression processing can be vulnerable to CVE-2013-7422.