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CVE-2015-8393

pcregrep in PCRE before 8.38 mishandles the -q option for binary files, which mi...

High CVSS 7.5

Overview

pcregrep in PCRE before 8.38 mishandles the -q option for binary files, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted file, as demonstrated by a CGI script that sends stdout data to a client.

CWE: CWE-200 Published: 2015-12-02T01:59:17.527
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟠 HIGH.

  • CVSS: 7.5 (HIGH)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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