CVE-2018-21232
First published: Wed Apr 29 2020(Updated: )
re2c before 2.0 has uncontrolled recursion that causes stack consumption in find_fixed_tags.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| re2c | <2.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-21232?
CVE-2018-21232 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing denial of service through stack exhaustion.
How do I fix CVE-2018-21232?
To fix CVE-2018-21232, update to re2c version 2.0 or later, which addresses the uncontrolled recursion issue.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-21232?
CVE-2018-21232 affects re2c versions prior to 2.0.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2018-21232?
CVE-2018-21232 can be exploited through crafted input that triggers the uncontrolled recursion, leading to stack consumption.
Is CVE-2018-21232 still a risk if I have version 2.0 or later?
No, if you are using re2c version 2.0 or later, you are not at risk from CVE-2018-21232.
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- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/references
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- agent/remedy
- agent/author
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- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/description
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/re2c
- canonical/re2c