Vulnerability Description
re2c before 2.0 has uncontrolled recursion that causes stack consumption in find_fixed_tags.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Re2C | Re2C | < 2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/05/14/4
- https://github.com/skvadrik/re2c/issues/219ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/04/27/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/05/14/4
- https://github.com/skvadrik/re2c/issues/219ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/04/27/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-21232?
CVE-2018-21232 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). re2c before 2.0 has uncontrolled recursion that causes stack consumption in find_fixed_tags.
How severe is CVE-2018-21232?
CVE-2018-21232 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-21232?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Re2C Re2C.