Vulnerability Description
The get_repeat_type function in basic_regex_creator.hpp in the Boost regex library (aka Boost.Regex) in Boost 1.33 and 1.34 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL dereference and crash) via an invalid regular expression.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | Ubuntu Linux | 6.06_lts |
| Boost | Boost | 1.33 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=205955
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-03/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28511
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28527
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28545
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28705
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28860
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28943
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29323
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48099
- http://svn.boost.org/trac/boost/changeset/42674
- http://svn.boost.org/trac/boost/changeset/42745
- http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0063
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200802-08.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/en/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:032
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0172?
CVE-2008-0172 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The get_repeat_type function in basic_regex_creator.hpp in the Boost regex library (aka Boost.Regex) in Boost 1.33 and 1.34 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL derefe...
How severe is CVE-2008-0172?
CVE-2008-0172 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0172?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux, Boost Boost.