CVE-2016-9622: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Dec 12, 2016
·Updated
An issue was discovered in the Tatsuya Kinoshita w3m fork before 0.5.3-33. w3m allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a crafted HTML page.
Affected Software
2 affected components
W3m Project W3m<=0.5.3-32
tats w3m<=0.5.3-32
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-2016-9622?
CVE-2016-9622 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-9622?
To fix CVE-2016-9622, you should upgrade to w3m version 0.5.3-33 or later.
3
What exploit does CVE-2016-9622 present?
CVE-2016-9622 presents a denial of service exploit through a crafted HTML page that can cause a segmentation fault.
4
Which versions of w3m are affected by CVE-2016-9622?
CVE-2016-9622 affects w3m versions up to and including 0.5.3-32.
5
Can CVE-2016-9622 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-9622 can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted HTML page to the vulnerable application.