CVE-2017-7246

pcre: stack-based buffer overflow write in pcre32_copy_substring

Published Mar 23, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 2.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the pcre32_copy_substring function in pcre_get.c in libpcre1 in PCRE 8.40 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (WRITE of size 268) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file.

Remediation

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-16278 Stack-based buffer overflow in the pcre32_copy_substring function in pcre_get.c in libpcre1 in PCRE 8.40 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (WRITE of size 268) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 3:56 PM
Reserved
Mar 23, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 23, 2017, 9:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:23 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Mar 23, 2017, 12:00 AM