CVE-2016-9630: 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 (global 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-2016-9630?
CVE-2016-9630 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-9630?
To fix CVE-2016-9630, upgrade w3m to version 0.5.3-33 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9630?
CVE-2016-9630 is a remote denial of service vulnerability caused by a global buffer overflow.
4
What software is affected by CVE-2016-9630?
CVE-2016-9630 affects w3m versions prior to 0.5.3-33.
5
Can CVE-2016-9630 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-9630 can be exploited by remote attackers through a crafted HTML page.