CVE-2016-9643

7.5 HIGH

Published: March 07, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

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).

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

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

Source: cve@mitre.org

Mailing List Third Party Advisory

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

Source: cve@mitre.org

Mailing List Third Party Advisory

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

Source: cve@mitre.org

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

Source: cve@mitre.org

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

Source: cve@mitre.org

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