# CVE-2016-9643: 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

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-03-07 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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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## References

- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038137
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/26/5
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-15
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/26/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94559

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