CVE-2016-10133: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Mar 24 2017(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the js_stackoverflow function in jsrun.c in Artifex Software, Inc. MuJS allows attackers to have unspecified impact by leveraging an error when dropping extra arguments to lightweight functions.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex MuJS |
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Reference Links
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=mujs.git;a=commit;h=77ab465f1c394bb77f00966cd950650f3f53cb24
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/12/9
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/13/1
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697401
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/T3U5APFS3FEBOPXUJIFWBNU55PYR7ZBF/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/T3U5APFS3FEBOPXUJIFWBNU55PYR7ZBF/
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=mujs.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=77ab465f1c394bb77f00966cd950650f3f53cb24
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10133?
CVE-2016-10133 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that could lead to unspecified impacts when exploited.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10133?
To fix CVE-2016-10133, update to the latest version of Artifex MuJS that contains the patch for this vulnerability.
Which versions of Artifex MuJS are affected by CVE-2016-10133?
CVE-2016-10133 affects all versions of Artifex MuJS prior to the implementation of the patch addressing this vulnerability.
What can attackers achieve by exploiting CVE-2016-10133?
Attackers exploiting CVE-2016-10133 can potentially cause a heap-based buffer overflow, leading to application crashes or arbitrary code execution.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2016-10133?
As of now, there are no publicly disclosed exploits specifically targeting CVE-2016-10133.
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