CVE-2016-9643

Impact

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).

Affected products

Weakness classification

References

• NVD record
• CVE.org record
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/26/2
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/26/5
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94559
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038137
• https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-15
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/26/2
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/26/5
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94559
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038137
• https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-15