CVE-2016-9643
WebKit REGEX Denial of Service (DoS)
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).
INFO
Published Date :
March 7, 2017, 4:59 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 12, 2017, 1:29 a.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
3.6
Exploitability Score :
3.9
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2016-9643.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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CVE-2016-9643 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jul. 12, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038137 [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jul. 01, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-15 [No Types Assigned] -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 09, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P) Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Changed Reference Type http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/26/5 No Types Assigned http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/26/5 Mailing List, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/26/2 No Types Assigned http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/26/2 Mailing List, Third Party Advisory Added CWE CWE-400 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:webkit:webkit:2.4.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Mar. 09, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94559 [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Mar. 08, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description The regix 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). 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).
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2016-9643 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2016-9643
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.76 }} 0.00%
score
0.78301
percentile