CVE-2016-9632: 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
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-2016-9632?
CVE-2016-9632 has a severity that can lead to denial of service due to a global buffer overflow.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-9632?
To fix CVE-2016-9632, update the w3m software to version 0.5.3-33 or later.
3
What type of attack does CVE-2016-9632 exploit?
CVE-2016-9632 can be exploited through a crafted HTML page to trigger a buffer overflow.
4
Which versions of w3m are affected by CVE-2016-9632?
Versions of w3m prior to 0.5.3-33 are affected by CVE-2016-9632.
5
What impact does CVE-2016-9632 have on systems using w3m?
CVE-2016-9632 can cause the affected w3m version to crash, resulting in denial of service.