CVE-2016-9643high
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).
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
Details
Source: MITRE
Published: 2017-03-07
Updated: 2017-07-12
Type: CWE-400
Risk Information
CVSS v2
Base Score: 5
Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Impact Score: 2.9
Exploitability Score: 10
Severity: MEDIUM
CVSS v3
Base Score: 7.5
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Impact Score: 3.6
Exploitability Score: 3.9
Severity: HIGH