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CVE-2007-1660

UnknownEPSS 4.08%

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CVE-2007-1660 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Perl-Compatible Regular Expression (PCRE) library before 7.0 does not properly calculate sizes for unspecified "multiple forms of character class", which triggers a buffer overflow that allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 4.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Perl-Compatible Regular Expression (PCRE) library before 7.0 does not properly calculate sizes for unspecified "multiple forms of character class", which triggers a buffer overflow that allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.08%

89.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PcrePcre<= 6.9

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-1660?
Perl-Compatible Regular Expression (PCRE) library before 7.0 does not properly calculate sizes for unspecified "multiple forms of character class", which triggers a buffer overflow that allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2007-1660?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-1660 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1660?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST