CVE-2016-9643
- State
- Published
- Severity
- Not scored
- Published
- Mar 7, 2017
- Updated
- Aug 6, 2024
- Reserved
- Nov 26, 2016
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).
Scores
The record has no CVSS score.
Weaknesses
The record names no weakness.
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
n/an/a |
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References
- 1038137vdb-entry
- [oss-security] 20161126 Re: CVE Request: resource exhaustion in regex expression handling in WebKitmailing-list
- GLSA-201706-15vendor-advisory
- [oss-security] 20161126 CVE Request: resource exhaustion in regex expression handling in WebKitmailing-list
- 94559vdb-entry
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