CVE-2017-11164
First published: Tue Jul 11 2017(Updated: )
In PCRE 8.41, the OP_KETRMAX feature in the match function in pcre_exec.c allows stack exhaustion (uncontrolled recursion) when processing a crafted regular expression.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PCRE | =8.41 |
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Reference Links
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/07/11/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/04/11/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/04/12/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99575
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf9fa47ab66495c78bb4120b0754dd9531ca2ff0430f6685ac9b07772@%3Cdev.mina.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf9fa47ab66495c78bb4120b0754dd9531ca2ff0430f6685ac9b07772%40%3Cdev.mina.apache.org%3E
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11164?
CVE-2017-11164 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for stack exhaustion.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11164?
To mitigate CVE-2017-11164, update PCRE to a version later than 8.41 that does not contain this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-11164?
CVE-2017-11164 affects PCRE version 8.41, which is a Perl Compatible Regular Expressions library.
What type of attack does CVE-2017-11164 enable?
CVE-2017-11164 enables attackers to cause stack exhaustion through crafted regular expressions.
When was CVE-2017-11164 disclosed?
CVE-2017-11164 was disclosed on July 11, 2017.
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