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).
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/26/5
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/26/2
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-15
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038137
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94559
Source: Mitre, NVD
Published: 2017-03-07
Updated: 2025-04-20
Base Score: 5
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Severity: Medium
Base Score: 7.5
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Severity: High
EPSS: 0.01486