Use of std::regex_search() can cause a crash due to near-infinite recursion

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    • Type: Bug
    • Resolution: Unresolved
    • Priority: Major - P3
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      We use std::regex_search which has known issues (https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=86164) when ".*" is used as the pattern. We should avoid using it.

      Current usage in shell.. There seem to be a few other usages in the codebase as well.

      See comments for more info.

              Assignee:
              James Bronsted
              Reporter:
              Vishnu Kaushik
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