CVE-2016-7563: High severity Artifex MuJS vulnerability
Published 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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Artifex MuJS
Event History
Jan 18, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7563?
CVE-2016-7563 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for denial of service.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Which software is affected by CVE-2016-7563?
CVE-2016-7563 affects all versions of Artifex MuJS.
5
Is CVE-2016-7563 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-7563 is exploitable remotely if an attacker can send crafted input to the vulnerable application.