CVE-2016-9628: 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-2016-9628?
CVE-2016-9628 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause a segmentation fault and crash.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-9628?
To fix CVE-2016-9628, upgrade to w3m version 0.5.3-33 or later.
3
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9628?
CVE-2016-9628 affects w3m versions up to and including 0.5.3-32 from both Tats and the w3m project.
4
What impact does CVE-2016-9628 have on users?
CVE-2016-9628 allows remote attackers to crash the w3m browser, resulting in a denial of service.
5
Is there a fix available for CVE-2016-9628?
Yes, a fix for CVE-2016-9628 is available in w3m version 0.5.3-33 and later.