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CVE-2017-9729: In uClibc 0.9.33.2, there is stack exhaustion (uncontrolled recursion) in the check_dst_limits_calc_pos_1 f...

In uClibc 0.9.33.2, there is stack exhaustion (uncontrolled recursion) in the check_dst_limits_calc_pos_1 function in misc/regex/regexec.c when processing a crafted regular expression.

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CVE-2017-9729 is a denial-of-service style issue in uClibc 0.9.33.2. A crafted regular expression can trigger uncontrolled recursion and exhaust the stack, potentially crashing affected software. The public bundle does not provide CVSS, affected product mapping beyond uClibc, or confirmed exploitation. Exposure is most likely where software is built with uClibc 0.9.33.2 and accepts untrusted regular expressions. The bundle does not identify operating systems, firmware, appliances, packages, or CPEs, so asset-level exposure requires local inventory and vendor confirmation. Set priority after confirming exposure. If affected uClibc is present in systems that process untrusted regex input, treat it as a service availability risk and plan vendor-led remediation or compensating controls. Mitigation focus: Inventory software and firmware using uClibc 0.9.33.2.; Check upstream and device vendor guidance for fixed builds.; Restrict untrusted users from submitting arbitrary regular expressions..

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