CVE-2016-9428: 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
W3m Project W3m<=0.5.3-30
tats 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-2016-9428?
CVE-2016-9428 is classified as having a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-9428?
To fix CVE-2016-9428, you should update w3m to version 0.5.3-31 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9428?
CVE-2016-9428 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the addMultirowsForm function of w3m.
4
Which versions of w3m are affected by CVE-2016-9428?
CVE-2016-9428 affects w3m versions prior to 0.5.3-31.
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What are the potential consequences of CVE-2016-9428?
The potential consequences of CVE-2016-9428 include denial of service (crashing) and execution of arbitrary code by remote attackers.