CVE-2016-9436
UnknownEPSS 3.33%
Last modified
CVE-2016-9436 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. parsetagx.c in w3m before 0.5.3+git20161009 does not properly initialize values, which allows remote attackers to crash the application via a crafted html file, related to a <i> tag.. EPSS estimates a 3.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
parsetagx.c in w3m before 0.5.3+git20161009 does not properly initialize values, which allows remote attackers to crash the application via a crafted html file, related to a <i> tag.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.2 |
| Opensuse Project | Leap | 42.1 |
| Tats | W3m | <= 0.5.3\+git20160718 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00084.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/18/3Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94407Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/tats/w3m/commit/33509cc81ec5f2ba44eb6fd98bd5c1b5873e46bdIssue Tracking, Patch, Technical Description
- https://github.com/tats/w3m/issues/16Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-08Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00084.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/18/3Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94407Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/tats/w3m/commit/33509cc81ec5f2ba44eb6fd98bd5c1b5873e46bdIssue Tracking, Patch, Technical Description
- https://github.com/tats/w3m/issues/16Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-08Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-9436?
parsetagx.c in w3m before 0.5.3+git20161009 does not properly initialize values, which allows remote attackers to crash the application via a crafted html file, related to a <i> tag.
How severe is CVE-2016-9436?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9436 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9436?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2016-9436?
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