Description
The _pcre32_xclass function in pcre_xclass.c in libpcre1 in PCRE 8.40 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read) via a crafted file.
References (4)
Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97067
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry x_refsource_misc
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/03/20/libpcre-invalid-memory-read-in-_pcre32_xclass-pcre_xclass-c/
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_redhat
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2486
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_gentoo
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-25
Scores
CVSS v3
5.5
EPSS
0.0053
EPSS Percentile
67.2%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Details
CWE
CWE-125
Status
published
Products (1)
pcre/pcre
8.40
Published
Mar 23, 2017
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026