Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-2222775

First published: Thu Jul 13 2023(Updated: )

w3m 0.5.3+git20230129 has an out-of-bounds read in function Strnew_size in Str.c. This allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted HTML file. Upstream issue: <a href="https://github.com/tats/w3m/issues/270">https://github.com/tats/w3m/issues/270</a>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
w3m

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2222775?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2222775 is considered high due to its potential for causing a denial of service.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2222775?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-2222775, you should update the w3m package to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What causes the vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-2222775?

    REDHAT-BUG-2222775 is caused by an out-of-bounds read in the Strnew_size function in the w3m code.

  • What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2222775?

    The REDHAT-BUG-2222775 vulnerability affects the w3m software, specifically versions prior to the fix.

  • Can REDHAT-BUG-2222775 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, REDHAT-BUG-2222775 can be exploited remotely via a crafted HTML file.

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