CVE-2017-8786
UnknownEPSS 4.07%
Last modified
CVE-2017-8786 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. pcre2test.c in PCRE2 10.23 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted regular expression.. EPSS estimates a 4.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
pcre2test.c in PCRE2 10.23 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted regular expression.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pcre | Pcre2 | 10.23 |
References
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/29/libpcre-heap-based-buffer-overflow-write-in-pcre2test-c/Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.exim.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2079Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://vcs.pcre.org/pcre2?view=revision&revision=696Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://vcs.pcre.org/pcre2?view=revision&revision=697Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/29/libpcre-heap-based-buffer-overflow-write-in-pcre2test-c/Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.exim.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2079Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://vcs.pcre.org/pcre2?view=revision&revision=696Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://vcs.pcre.org/pcre2?view=revision&revision=697Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-8786?
pcre2test.c in PCRE2 10.23 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted regular expression.
How severe is CVE-2017-8786?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8786 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8786?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2017-8786?
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