High severity7.5NVD Advisory· Published Mar 7, 2017· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2016-9643
CVE-2016-9643
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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Affected products
3- Range: = 2.4.11
- Range: = 2.4.11
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
5- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/26/2nvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/26/5nvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/94559nvd
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1038137nvd
- security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-15nvd
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