CVE-2016-9626: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Dec 12 2016(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in the Tatsuya Kinoshita w3m fork before 0.5.3-33. 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 | <=0.5.3-32 | |
| w3m | <=0.5.3-32 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9626?
CVE-2016-9626 has a severity rating that may lead to denial of service due to an infinite recursion vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9626?
To fix CVE-2016-9626, upgrade w3m to version 0.5.3-33 or later.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9626?
CVE-2016-9626 is an infinite recursion vulnerability that allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service.
Which versions of w3m are affected by CVE-2016-9626?
Versions of w3m prior to 0.5.3-33, specifically up to and including 0.5.3-32, are affected by CVE-2016-9626.
Who is the maintainer associated with CVE-2016-9626?
CVE-2016-9626 is associated with the Tatsuya Kinoshita w3m fork of the w3m text-based web browser.
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