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CVE-2007-2026

UnknownEPSS 2.09%

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CVE-2007-2026 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The gnu regular expression code in file 4.20 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a crafted document with a large number of line feed characters, which is not well handled by OS/2 REXX regular expressions that use wildcards, as originally reported for AMaViS.. EPSS estimates a 2.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The gnu regular expression code in file 4.20 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a crafted document with a large number of line feed characters, which is not well handled by OS/2 REXX regular expressions that use wildcards, as originally reported for AMaViS.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.09%

79.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AmavisVirus ScannerAll versions
GentooFile4.20

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-2026?
The gnu regular expression code in file 4.20 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a crafted document with a large number of line feed characters, which is not well handled by OS/2 REXX regular expressions that use wildcards, as originally reported for AMaViS.
How severe is CVE-2007-2026?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-2026 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2026?
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Source: NVD / NIST