---
cve: "CVE-2016-9643"
severity: "LOW"
cvss: 3.1
epss: "3.1%"
vendor: "n/a"
kev: false
exploited: false
published: "2017-03-07 16:00:00"
tags: [cve, security, low]
source: tsecurity.de CVE-Dossier
exported: "2026-09-18T03:58:33+02:00"
---

# CVE-2016-9643

> 3.1 LOW

## Beschreibung

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).

## Referenzen

- <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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_Exportiert aus dem [tsecurity.de CVE-Dossier](https://tsecurity.de/cve?cve=CVE-2016-9643) · Datenquellen: EUVD (ENISA), NVD, OSV, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS, Exploit-DB, BSI BITS_