CVE-2016-9627: Buffer Overflow
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 (heap buffer overflow 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-2016-9627?
CVE-2016-9627 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service due to a heap buffer overflow.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-9627?
To fix CVE-2016-9627, you should upgrade to w3m version 0.5.3-33 or later.
3
What type of attack does CVE-2016-9627 allow?
CVE-2016-9627 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by exploiting a crafted HTML page.
4
Which versions of w3m are affected by CVE-2016-9627?
w3m versions prior to 0.5.3-33 are affected by CVE-2016-9627.
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What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-9627?
The potential impacts of CVE-2016-9627 include application crashes and denial of service due to resource exhaustion.