CVE-2016-7504: Use After Free
First published: Sat Oct 29 2016(Updated: )
A use-after-free vulnerability was observed in Rp_toString function of Artifex Software, Inc. MuJS before 5c337af4b3df80cf967e4f9f6a21522de84b392a. A successful exploitation of this issue can lead to code execution or denial of service condition.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex MuJS | <=5000749f5afe3b956fc916e407309de840997f4a |
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Reference Links
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/275
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-7563
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/276
- http://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697141
- http://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697140
- http://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697142
- http://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697171
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1390268
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1390266#c0
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1390266
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94241
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7504?
CVE-2016-7504 has a high severity due to its potential for code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7504?
The best way to fix CVE-2016-7504 is to update to the version of MuJS that addresses this vulnerability after 5000749f5afe3b956fc916e407309de840997f4a.
What versions of MuJS are affected by CVE-2016-7504?
CVE-2016-7504 affects all versions of MuJS prior to 5000749f5afe3b956fc916e407309de840997f4a.
Can CVE-2016-7504 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-7504 can potentially be exploited remotely if the vulnerable MuJS version is accessible over a network.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2016-7504?
Exploiting CVE-2016-7504 can lead to arbitrary code execution or a denial of service condition.
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