Vulnerability Description
The compile_bracket_matchingpath function in pcre_jit_compile.c in PCRE through 8.x before revision 1680 (e.g., the PHP 7.1.1 bundled version) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted regular expression.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pcre | Pcre | <= 8.38 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96295
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037850
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2486
- https://bugs.exim.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2035Issue TrackingThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r58af02e294bd07f487e2c64ffc0a29b837db5600e3
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf4c02775860db415b4955778a131c2795223f61cb8
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-11
- https://vcs.pcre.org/pcre/code/trunk/pcre_jit_compile.c?r1=1676&r2=1680&view=patPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96295
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037850
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2486
- https://bugs.exim.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2035Issue TrackingThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r58af02e294bd07f487e2c64ffc0a29b837db5600e3
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf4c02775860db415b4955778a131c2795223f61cb8
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-11
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-6004?
CVE-2017-6004 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The compile_bracket_matchingpath function in pcre_jit_compile.c in PCRE through 8.x before revision 1680 (e.g., the PHP 7.1.1 bundled version) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out...
How severe is CVE-2017-6004?
CVE-2017-6004 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-2017-6004?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pcre Pcre.