CVE-2016-9440
UnknownEPSS 1.82%
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CVE-2016-9440 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in the Tatsuya Kinoshita w3m fork before 0.5.3-31. w3m allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a crafted HTML page.. EPSS estimates a 1.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the Tatsuya Kinoshita w3m fork before 0.5.3-31. w3m allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a crafted HTML page.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tats | W3m | <= 0.5.3-30 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/18/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/tats/w3m/blob/master/ChangeLogIssue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/tats/w3m/issues/22Issue Tracking, Patch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/18/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/tats/w3m/blob/master/ChangeLogIssue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/tats/w3m/issues/22Issue Tracking, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-9440?
An issue was discovered in the Tatsuya Kinoshita w3m fork before 0.5.3-31. w3m allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2016-9440?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9440 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9440?
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.
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