RHSA-2007:1065: Moderate: pcre security update
PCRE is a Perl-compatible regular expression library.Flaws were discovered in the way PCRE handles certain malformed regularexpressions. If an application linked against PCRE parses a maliciousregular expression, it may have been possible to run arbitrary code as theuser running the application. (CVE-2006-7228, CVE-2007-1660)Users of PCRE are advised to upgrade to these updated packages, whichcontain backported patches to resolve these issues.Red Hat would like to thank Ludwig Nussel for reporting these issues.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2007:1065?
The severity of RHSA-2007:1065 is categorized as important due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix RHSA-2007:1065?
To fix RHSA-2007:1065, update the PCRE package to the latest version provided by your operating system vendor.
What systems are affected by RHSA-2007:1065?
RHSA-2007:1065 affects systems that utilize the PCRE library in applications that process regular expressions.
What is the impact of RHSA-2007:1065 if not addressed?
If not addressed, RHSA-2007:1065 may allow attackers to exploit vulnerabilities by executing arbitrary code through malformed regular expressions.
How can I determine if my system is affected by RHSA-2007:1065?
You can determine if your system is affected by checking the version of the PCRE library and comparing it to the fixed versions in the advisory.