CVE-2016-10132: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Mar 24, 2017
·Updated
regexp.c in Artifex Software, Inc. MuJS allows attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via vectors related to regular expression compilation.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Artifex MuJS
Fedoraproject Fedora=25
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 24, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10132?
CVE-2016-10132 has a medium severity rating, primarily causing denial of service issues.
2
How can I fix CVE-2016-10132?
To address CVE-2016-10132, update to the latest version of Artifex MuJS where the vulnerability is patched.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-10132?
CVE-2016-10132 affects Artifex MuJS and Fedora version 25.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-10132?
CVE-2016-10132 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to NULL pointer dereference.
5
Can CVE-2016-10132 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-10132 can be exploited remotely through malformed regular expressions.