CVE-2016-9629: 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 vulnerability identified as CVE-2016-9629?
CVE-2016-9629 is a denial of service vulnerability in the w3m web browser that allows remote attackers to crash the application through a crafted HTML page.
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9629?
CVE-2016-9629 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability and can severely disrupt the use of the affected application.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9629?
To fix CVE-2016-9629, users should upgrade their w3m installation to version 0.5.3-33 or later.
Which versions of w3m are affected by CVE-2016-9629?
CVE-2016-9629 affects w3m versions up to and including 0.5.3-32.
Who is the potential attacker for CVE-2016-9629?
The potential attacker for CVE-2016-9629 is anyone who can send a crafted HTML page to the vulnerable w3m client.
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