CVE-2016-9643

Published Mar 7, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 2.7% KEV · Not listed
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).

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-10444 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).
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3257-1 WebKitGTK+ vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 2:59 AM
Reserved
Nov 26, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 7, 2017, 4:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:56 AM