CVE-2016-9431: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 12, 2016
·Updated
An issue was discovered in the Tatsuya Kinoshita w3m fork before 0.5.3-31. Infinite recursion vulnerability in w3m allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service 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-2016-9431?
CVE-2016-9431 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to its potential to cause infinite recursion.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-9431?
To fix CVE-2016-9431, upgrade to w3m version 0.5.3-31 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2016-9431?
CVE-2016-9431 affects w3m versions up to and including 0.5.3-30 from both the Tatsuya Kinoshita fork and the main w3m project.
4
Can CVE-2016-9431 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-9431 can be exploited remotely through a crafted HTML page.
5
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2016-9431?
Exploiting CVE-2016-9431 can result in a denial of service, causing the application to crash or become unresponsive.