Integer overflow in PCRE



Published: 2020-07-02
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-14155
CWE-ID CWE-190
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor PCRE

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Integer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU29488

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14155

CWE-ID: CWE-190 - Integer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow. A remote attacker can pass a large number after a (?C substring, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PCRE: 8.00 - 8.43

External links

http://bugs.gentoo.org/717920
http://www.pcre.org/original/changelog.txt


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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