CVE-2016-9431: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon 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.
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-2016-9431?
CVE-2016-9431 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to its potential to cause infinite recursion.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9431?
To fix CVE-2016-9431, upgrade to w3m version 0.5.3-31 or later.
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.
Can CVE-2016-9431 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-9431 can be exploited remotely through a crafted HTML page.
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.
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