PCRE 'pcre_compile2()' Function Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:75174

Info

PCRE 'pcre_compile2()' Function Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 75174
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2015-2326
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jun 12 2015 12:00AM
Updated: Nov 03 2015 07:04PM
Credit: The vendor reported this issue.
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS amd64
Slackware Linux x86_64 -current
Slackware Linux -current
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

PCRE 'pcre_compile2()' Function Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

PCRE is prone to a heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability.

Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions.

Exploit / POC

PCRE 'pcre_compile2()' Function Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

PCRE 'pcre_compile2()' Function Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

PCRE 'pcre_compile2()' Function Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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