7.5
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-7563

First published: Wed Jan 18 2017(Updated: )

The chartorune function in Artifex Software MuJS allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a * (asterisk) at the end of the input.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MuJS

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-7563?

    CVE-2016-7563 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-7563?

    To fix CVE-2016-7563, users should update to the latest version of Artifex MuJS that addresses the vulnerability.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2016-7563 enable?

    CVE-2016-7563 enables a denial of service attack through an out-of-bounds read caused by specific input.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2016-7563?

    CVE-2016-7563 affects all versions of Artifex MuJS.

  • Is CVE-2016-7563 exploitable remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-7563 is exploitable remotely if an attacker can send crafted input to the vulnerable application.

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