CVE-2016-9642
CVE-2016-9642 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webkit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Webkit
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
JavaScriptCore in WebKit allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read) via a crafted Javascript file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-9642?
- JavaScriptCore in WebKit allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read) via a crafted Javascript file.
- How severe is CVE-2016-9642?
- CVE-2016-9642 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-9642 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-9642?
- CVE-2016-9642 affects Webkit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-9642?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-9642 published?
- CVE-2016-9642 was published on 2017-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/26/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94554
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038137
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-15
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:webkit:webkit:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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