CVE-2017-8399: Buffer Overflow
Published May 1, 2017
·Updated
PCRE2 before 10.30 has an out-of-bounds write caused by a stack-based buffer overflow in pcre2match.c, related to a "pattern with very many captures."
Affected Software
1 affected component
PCRE pcre2<10.30
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
May 1, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8399?
CVE-2017-8399 has a moderate severity rating due to potential exploitation leading to a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-8399?
To fix CVE-2017-8399, upgrade PCRE2 to version 10.30 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2017-8399?
CVE-2017-8399 affects PCRE2 versions before 10.30.
4
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8399?
CVE-2017-8399 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability caused by a stack-based buffer overflow.
5
Can CVE-2017-8399 lead to any exploitation?
Yes, CVE-2017-8399 can potentially be exploited to cause a denial of service.