CVE-2008-0172
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CVE-2008-0172 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The get_repeat_type function in basic_regex_creator.hpp in the Boost regex library (aka Boost.Regex) in Boost 1.33 and 1.34 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL dereference and crash) via an invalid regular expression.. EPSS estimates a 1.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The get_repeat_type function in basic_regex_creator.hpp in the Boost regex library (aka Boost.Regex) in Boost 1.33 and 1.34 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL dereference and crash) via an invalid regular expression.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Boost | Boost | 1.33 |
| Boost | Boost | 1.34 |
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