REDHAT-BUG-1437367: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 30, 2017
·Updated
A stack-based buffer overflow flaw was found in PCRE. An attacker could use a crafted file that, when processed by PCRE, would crash the application using the PCRE library.
This issue only affects the PCRE version 8.40.
Affected Software
1 affected component
PCRE PCRE
Event History
Mar 30, 2017
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:11 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1437367?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1437367 is critical due to the potential for remote code execution via a stack-based buffer overflow.
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How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1437367?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1437367, upgrade to a version of PCRE that is higher than 8.40.
3
What application is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1437367?
The application affected by REDHAT-BUG-1437367 is any software that uses the PCRE library version 8.40.
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Can REDHAT-BUG-1437367 lead to a denial of service?
Yes, exploitation of REDHAT-BUG-1437367 can lead to a denial of service by crashing the application utilizing the PCRE library.
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What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-1437367?
REDHAT-BUG-1437367 is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.