CVE-2016-9631: 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
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-2016-9631?
CVE-2016-9631 has a severity rating that indicates it can cause a denial of service due to segmentation faults and crashes.
2
What software versions are affected by CVE-2016-9631?
CVE-2016-9631 affects w3m versions before 0.5.3-33.
3
How do I fix CVE-2016-9631?
To fix CVE-2016-9631, you should upgrade to w3m version 0.5.3-33 or later.
4
Can CVE-2016-9631 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-9631 can be exploited remotely by sending a crafted HTML page.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9631?
CVE-2016-9631 is a denial of service vulnerability due to potential segmentation faults.