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
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/26/2 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/26/5 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94559 | |
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038137 | |
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-15 |
Configurations
History
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Information
Published : 2017-03-07 16:59
Updated : 2024-02-28 15:44
NVD link : CVE-2016-9643
Mitre link : CVE-2016-9643
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-9643
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Products Affected
webkit
- webkit
CWE
CWE-400
Uncontrolled Resource Consumption