CVE-2016-9643
mediumpriority · track · 31EPSS 0.031 · 88 %ileEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-28
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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base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 5–7.5
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affected products (2)
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also known as (3)
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references (13)
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- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/26/2cnnvd
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/26/5cnnvd
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94559cnnvd
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/26/2enisa_euvd
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/26/5enisa_euvd
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94559enisa_euvd
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038137enisa_euvd
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-15enisa_euvd
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