Details
A format string vulnerability was discovered in w3m. If a user were
tricked into visiting an HTTPS URL protected by a specially crafted SSL
certificate, an attacker could execute arbitrary code with user
privileges.
A format string vulnerability was discovered in w3m. If a user were
tricked into visiting an HTTPS URL protected by a specially crafted SSL
certificate, an attacker could execute arbitrary code with user
privileges.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system upgrade is sufficient to effect the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.10 edgy | w3m – 0.5.1-4ubuntu2.6.10 | ||
| 6.06 dapper | w3m – 0.5.1-4ubuntu2.6.06 | ||
| 5.10 breezy | w3m – 0.5.1-3ubuntu1.1 | ||
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