Heap-based buffer overflow in pcre_compile.c in the Perl-Compatible Regular Expression (PCRE) library 7.7 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a regular expression that begins with an option and contains multiple branches.
Category
The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days.
CVE-2008-2371 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-2371?
To fix CVE-2008-2371, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-2371 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-2371 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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