CVE-2017-8399
UnknownEPSS 3.12%
Last modified
CVE-2017-8399 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. PCRE2 before 10.30 has an out-of-bounds write caused by a stack-based buffer overflow in pcre2_match.c, related to a "pattern with very many captures.". EPSS estimates a 3.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
PCRE2 before 10.30 has an out-of-bounds write caused by a stack-based buffer overflow in pcre2_match.c, related to a "pattern with very many captures."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pcre | Pcre2 | < 10.30 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98315Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=783Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-09Third Party Advisory
- https://vcs.pcre.org/pcre2?view=revision&revision=674Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98315Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=783Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-09Third Party Advisory
- https://vcs.pcre.org/pcre2?view=revision&revision=674Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-8399?
PCRE2 before 10.30 has an out-of-bounds write caused by a stack-based buffer overflow in pcre2_match.c, related to a "pattern with very many captures."
How severe is CVE-2017-8399?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8399 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8399?
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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