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UNKNOWN READ in boost::re_detail_500::basic_regex_formatter<std::__1::ostream_iterator<char, cha

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Medium
Published: 08/16/2024 (08/16/2024, 00:08:20 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Product: boost

Description

An UNKNOWN READ crash was reported in the Boost library's regex formatter component by OSS-Fuzz. The crash involves the boost::re_detail_500::basic_regex_formatter template instantiated with std::__1::ostream_iterator<char>. No specific versions are identified as affected, and no patch or remediation information is provided.

Affected software

OSS-Fuzzmore threats →ghsa
boost
pkg:generic/boost
Affected versions
>=206cf016ae9454ed65e9c5faf4a322f31444fb80=boost-1.85.0=boost-1.85.0.beta1=boost-1.86.0=boost-1.86.0.beta1=boost-1.87.0.beta1=boost-1.87.0=boost-1.88.0.beta1=boost-1.88.0=boost-1.89.0.beta1=boost-1.89.0=boost-1.90.0.beta1=boost-1.90.0=boost-1.91.0.beta1=boost-1.91.0=boost-1.91.0-1=boost-1.92.0.beta1=boost-1.92.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/12/2026, 16:33:44 UTC

Technical Analysis

OSS-Fuzz identified a crash classified as UNKNOWN READ within the Boost C++ Libraries, specifically in the boost::re_detail_500::basic_regex_formatter template instantiated with std::__1::ostream_iterator<char>. The crash report does not provide detailed technical root cause analysis or affected version information. No CVSS score or vendor advisory is available to clarify the impact or remediation status.

Potential Impact

The impact is currently unclear due to lack of detailed information. An UNKNOWN READ crash could potentially lead to application instability or denial of service if triggered. There is no evidence of exploitation in the wild or further impact details.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory or OSS-Fuzz issue tracker for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround is currently documented.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
OSV-2024-914
Osv Schema Version
1.6.0
Ecosystems
["OSS-Fuzz"]

Threat ID: 6a7c9b3bbf8831d539cdc9d9

Added to database: 08/12/2026, 16:11:39 UTC

Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 16:33:44 UTC

Last updated: 09/25/2026, 02:36:46 UTC

Views: 24

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