CVE-2007-3944 json
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the Perl Compatible Regular Expressions (PCRE) library in the JavaScript engine in WebKit in Apple…
published 2007-07-23 19 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2007-3928
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 6.5%
- EPSS 6.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 93%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the Perl Compatible Regular Expressions (PCRE) library in the JavaScript engine in WebKit in Apple Safari 3 Beta before Update 3.0.3, and iPhone before 1.0.1, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain JavaScript regular expressions. NOTE: this issue was originally reported only for MobileSafari on the iPhone. NOTE: it is not clear whether this stems from an issue in the original distribution of PCRE, which might already have a separate CVE identifier.
Exploit prediction
6.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 93% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2007/2730
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/26287
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2007/2731
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
- docs.info.apple.com /article.html?artnum=306173
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securityfocus.com
/bid/25002
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/35577
vdb-entry
- securityevaluators.com /iphone/
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securitytracker.com
/id?1018439
vdb-entry
- docs.info.apple.com /article.html?artnum=306174
- nytimes.com /2007/07/23/technology/23iphone.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1185163364-1OTsRJvbylLamj17FY2wnw&oref=slogin
- securityevaluators.com /iphone/exploitingiphone.pdf
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2007-3944
- NVD CVE-2007-3944
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