CVE-2016-9623: 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
tats w3m<=0.5.3-32
W3m Project 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-2016-9623?
CVE-2016-9623 has a severity rating that indicates it may lead to a denial of service due to a segmentation fault.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-9623?
To mitigate CVE-2016-9623, upgrade w3m to version 0.5.3-33 or later.
3
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2016-9623?
CVE-2016-9623 affects versions of w3m prior to 0.5.3-33.
4
Can CVE-2016-9623 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-9623 can be exploited remotely through crafted HTML pages.
5
What is the impact of CVE-2016-9623?
The impact of CVE-2016-9623 is primarily a denial of service, which can cause the application to crash.