CVE-2008-0674

CVE-2008-0674 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pcre with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in PCRE before 7.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a regular expression containing a character class with a large number of characters with Unicode code points greater than 255.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0674?
Buffer overflow in PCRE before 7.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a regular expression containing a character class with a large number of characters with Unicode code points greater than 255.
How severe is CVE-2008-0674?
CVE-2008-0674 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-0674 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0674?
CVE-2008-0674 affects Pcre. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0674?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-0674 published?
CVE-2008-0674 was published on 2008-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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