Description
The Perl_reg_numbered_buff_fetch function in Perl 5.10.0, 5.12.0, 5.14.0, and other versions, when running with debugging enabled, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit) via crafted input that is not properly handled when using certain regular expressions, as demonstrated by causing SpamAssassin and OCSInventory to crash.
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Remediation
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2010-4742 | The Perl_reg_numbered_buff_fetch function in Perl 5.10.0, 5.12.0, 5.14.0, and other versions, when running with debugging enabled, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit) via crafted input that is not properly handled when using certain regular expressions, as demonstrated by causing SpamAssassin and OCSInventory to crash. |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T03:55:35.106Z
Reserved: 2011-03-28T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2010-4777
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Status : Modified
Published: 2014-02-10T18:15:08.967
Modified: 2026-04-29T01:13:23.040
Link: CVE-2010-4777
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
EUVD