CVE-2016-9425: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 12, 2016
·Updated
An issue was discovered in the Tatsuya Kinoshita w3m fork before 0.5.3-31. Heap-based buffer overflow in the addMultirowsForm function in w3m allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page.
Affected Software
2 affected components
tats w3m<=0.5.3-30
W3m Project W3m<=0.5.3-30
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 12, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9425?
CVE-2016-9425 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and execute arbitrary code.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-9425?
To fix CVE-2016-9425, upgrade to w3m version 0.5.3-31 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9425?
CVE-2016-9425 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the w3m web browser.
4
Can CVE-2016-9425 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-9425 can be exploited remotely through a crafted HTML page.
5
What impact can CVE-2016-9425 have on my system?
CVE-2016-9425 can result in a denial of service and may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.