Unscored severity · published Jan 17, 2008
CVE-2008-0172
The get_repeat_type function in basic_regex_creator.hpp in the Boost regex library (aka Boost.Regex) in Boost 1.33 and 1.34 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of…
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CVSS
2%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
The get_repeat_type function in basic_regex_creator.hpp in the Boost regex library (aka Boost.Regex) in Boost 1.33 and 1.34 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL dereference and crash) via an invalid regular expression.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)2.0% · higher than 80% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
BO
Boost · Boost
1.33; 1.34 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-0172
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2008-0172
bugs.gentoo.org
http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=205955
lists.opensuse.org
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-03/msg00004.html
secunia.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/28511
secunia.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/28527
secunia.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/28545
secunia.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/28705
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