REDHAT-BUG-2222779: Low severity w3m vulnerability
Published Jul 13, 2023
·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
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.