Vulnerability Details CVE-2016-9643
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).
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score
EPSS Score 0.009
EPSS Ranking 75.3%
CVSS Severity
CVSS v3 Score 7.5
CVSS v2 Score 5.0
References
- 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