CVE-2016-9628: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Mon 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.
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-2016-9628?
CVE-2016-9628 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause a segmentation fault and crash.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9628?
To fix CVE-2016-9628, upgrade to w3m version 0.5.3-33 or later.
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.
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.
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.
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