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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2017-9728

In uClibc 0.9.33.2, there is an out-of-bounds read in the get_subexp function in misc/regex/regexec.c when processing a crafted regular expression.

Vulnerability Description

In uClibc 0.9.33.2, there is an out-of-bounds read in the get_subexp function in misc/regex/regexec.c when processing a crafted regular expression.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
UclibcUclibc0.9.33.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-9728?

CVE-2017-9728 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In uClibc 0.9.33.2, there is an out-of-bounds read in the get_subexp function in misc/regex/regexec.c when processing a crafted regular expression.

How severe is CVE-2017-9728?

CVE-2017-9728 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-9728?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Uclibc Uclibc.