CVE-2011-3336
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 6.49%
Last modified
CVE-2011-3336 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. regcomp in the BSD implementation of libc is vulnerable to denial of service due to stack exhaustion.. EPSS estimates a 6.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
regcomp in the BSD implementation of libc is vulnerable to denial of service due to stack exhaustion.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Php | Php | >= 5.3.0, <= 5.3.10 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.6.0, <= 10.7.2 |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 8.2 |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 5.0 |
References
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Mar/166Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50541Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2011110082Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/520390Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Mar/166Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50541Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2011110082Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/520390Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-3336?
regcomp in the BSD implementation of libc is vulnerable to denial of service due to stack exhaustion.
How severe is CVE-2011-3336?
CVE-2011-3336 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3336?
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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