Vulnerability Description
In PCRE 8.41, the OP_KETRMAX feature in the match function in pcre_exec.c allows stack exhaustion (uncontrolled recursion) when processing a crafted regular expression.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pcre | Pcre | 8.41 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/07/11/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/04/11/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/04/12/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99575
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf9fa47ab66495c78bb4120b0754dd9531ca2ff0430
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/07/11/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/04/11/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/04/12/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99575
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf9fa47ab66495c78bb4120b0754dd9531ca2ff0430
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-11164?
CVE-2017-11164 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In PCRE 8.41, the OP_KETRMAX feature in the match function in pcre_exec.c allows stack exhaustion (uncontrolled recursion) when processing a crafted regular expression.
How severe is CVE-2017-11164?
CVE-2017-11164 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-2017-11164?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pcre Pcre.