CVE-2016-9643

high

Description

The regex code in Webkit 2.4.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) as demonstrated in a large number of ($ (open parenthesis and dollar) followed by {-2,16} and a large number of +) (plus close parenthesis).

References

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-15

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038137

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94559

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/26/5

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/26/2

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2017-03-07

Updated: 2017-07-12

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Severity: Medium

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.5

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Severity: High