Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in pcre_compile.c in Perl Compatible Regular Expressions (PCRE) before 6.2, as used in multiple products such as Python, Ethereal, and PHP, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via quantifier values in regular expressions, which leads to a heap-based buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pcre | Pcre | 5.0 |
References
- ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/OpenServer/SCOSA-2006.10/SCOSA-2006.10.txt
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20060401-01-U
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302847
- http://itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=c00786522
- http://lists.trustix.org/pipermail/tsl-announce/2005-October/000354.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112605112027335&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112606064317223&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=130497311408250&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16502
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16679
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17252
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17813
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19072
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19193
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19532
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2491?
CVE-2005-2491 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Integer overflow in pcre_compile.c in Perl Compatible Regular Expressions (PCRE) before 6.2, as used in multiple products such as Python, Ethereal, and PHP, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code ...
How severe is CVE-2005-2491?
CVE-2005-2491 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2491?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pcre Pcre.