REDHAT-BUG-2222779: Low severity w3m vulnerability

Published Jul 13, 2023
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Updated

w3m 0.5.3+git20230129 has an out-of-bounds read in function growbuftoStr in indep.c. This allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted HTML file.

Upstream issue:

https://github.com/tats/w3m/issues/271

Affected Software

1 affected component
tats w3m

Event History

Jul 13, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:53 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2222779?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2222779 is categorized as a potential denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2222779?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2222779, it is recommended to update w3m to the latest patched version.

3

What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2222779?

The affected software for REDHAT-BUG-2222779 is w3m version 0.5.3+git20230129.

4

Can REDHAT-BUG-2222779 be exploited remotely?

Yes, REDHAT-BUG-2222779 can be exploited remotely through a crafted HTML file.

5

What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-2222779?

REDHAT-BUG-2222779 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.

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