CVE-2018-6196
UnknownEPSS 2.99%
Last modified
CVE-2018-6196 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. w3m through 0.5.3 is prone to an infinite recursion flaw in HTMLlineproc0 because the feed_table_block_tag function in table.c does not prevent a negative indent value.. EPSS estimates a 2.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
w3m through 0.5.3 is prone to an infinite recursion flaw in HTMLlineproc0 because the feed_table_block_tag function in table.c does not prevent a negative indent value.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tats | W3m | <= 0.5.3 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 17.10 |
References
- https://github.com/tats/w3m/commit/8354763b90490d4105695df52674d0fcef823e92Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/tats/w3m/issues/88Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3555-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3555-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/tats/w3m/commit/8354763b90490d4105695df52674d0fcef823e92Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/tats/w3m/issues/88Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3555-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3555-2/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-6196?
w3m through 0.5.3 is prone to an infinite recursion flaw in HTMLlineproc0 because the feed_table_block_tag function in table.c does not prevent a negative indent value.
How severe is CVE-2018-6196?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6196 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6196?
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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