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CVE-2007-1662

UnknownEPSS 2.53%

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CVE-2007-1662 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Perl-Compatible Regular Expression (PCRE) library before 7.3 reads past the end of the string when searching for unmatched brackets and parentheses, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash), possibly involving forward references.. EPSS estimates a 2.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Perl-Compatible Regular Expression (PCRE) library before 7.3 reads past the end of the string when searching for unmatched brackets and parentheses, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash), possibly involving forward references.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.53%

82.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PcrePcre<= 7.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-1662?
Perl-Compatible Regular Expression (PCRE) library before 7.3 reads past the end of the string when searching for unmatched brackets and parentheses, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash), possibly involving forward references.
How severe is CVE-2007-1662?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-1662 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1662?
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