CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-23901

First published: Tue Mar 29 2022(Updated: )

A stack overflow re2c 2.2 exists due to infinite recursion issues in src/dfa/dead_rules.cc.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
re2c=2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-23901?

    CVE-2022-23901 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a stack overflow.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-23901?

    To mitigate CVE-2022-23901, upgrade to the latest version of re2c that resolves the infinite recursion vulnerability.

  • Which versions of re2c are affected by CVE-2022-23901?

    CVE-2022-23901 specifically affects re2c version 2.2.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2022-23901?

    CVE-2022-23901 is classified as a stack overflow vulnerability stemming from infinite recursion in the code.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-23901?

    Information about CVE-2022-23901 can be found in the issue tracker on the re2c GitHub repository.

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