CVE-2016-9643 Information

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 -216 and a large number of +) (plus close parenthesis).

CVSS Vector

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

Reference

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

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction Required

NONE

Scope

NONE

Confidentiality Impact

UNCHANGED

Integrity Impact

NONE

Availability Impact

NONE

Base Score

HIGH

Base Severity

7.5