CVE-2016-9424: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Dec 12 2016(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in the Tatsuya Kinoshita w3m fork before 0.5.3-31. w3m doesn't properly validate the value of tag attribute, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap buffer overflow crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| w3m | <=0.5.3-30 | |
| w3m | <=0.5.3-30 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9424?
CVE-2016-9424 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9424?
To fix CVE-2016-9424, upgrade to w3m version 0.5.3-31 or later.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2016-9424?
CVE-2016-9424 affects versions of w3m prior to 0.5.3-31, specifically versions up to 0.5.3-30.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2016-9424?
CVE-2016-9424 can be exploited by attackers using crafted HTML pages to trigger a heap buffer overflow.
Is CVE-2016-9424 linked to any specific software projects?
CVE-2016-9424 is associated with the Tatsuya Kinoshita w3m fork and its earlier versions.
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