Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-9623 is a denial-of-service issue in the Tatsuya Kinoshita w3m fork before 0.5.3-33. A crafted HTML page can crash w3m. The available sources do not show code execution, data theft, or active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to systems or workflows using the Tatsuya Kinoshita w3m fork before 0.5.3-33, especially where untrusted HTML may be opened. The source bundle does not identify broader affected products or distributions. Treat as a targeted availability risk, not an emergency based on current evidence. Prioritize remediation where w3m processes untrusted HTML in automated or business-critical workflows. Mitigation focus: Inventory w3m installations and identify versions before 0.5.3-33.; Check vendor or distribution advisories for the supported fixed package.; Update vulnerable w3m packages when a trusted fixed build is available..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/tats/w3m/issues/33CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/tats/w3m/blob/master/ChangeLogCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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