CVE-2010-1158
UnknownEPSS 2.04%
Last modified
CVE-2010-1158 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in the regular expression engine in Perl 5.8.x allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption and application crash) by matching a crafted regular expression against a long string.. EPSS estimates a 2.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Integer overflow in the regular expression engine in Perl 5.8.x allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption and application crash) by matching a crafted regular expression against a long string.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Perl | Perl | 5.8.1 |
| Perl | Perl | 5.8.2 |
| Perl | Perl | 5.8.3 |
| Perl | Perl | 5.8.4 |
| Perl | Perl | 5.8.5 |
| Perl | Perl | 5.8.6 |
| Perl | Perl | 5.8.7 |
| Perl | Perl | 5.8.8 |
| Perl | Perl | 5.8.9 |
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Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2010-1158?
Integer overflow in the regular expression engine in Perl 5.8.x allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption and application crash) by matching a crafted regular expression against a long string.
How severe is CVE-2010-1158?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-1158 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1158?
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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