Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-2222779

First published: Thu Jul 13 2023(Updated: )

w3m 0.5.3+git20230129 has an out-of-bounds read in function growbuf_to_Str in indep.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/271">https://github.com/tats/w3m/issues/271</a>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
w3m

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2222779?

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

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2222779?

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

  • What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2222779?

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

  • Can REDHAT-BUG-2222779 be exploited remotely?

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

  • What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-2222779?

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

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