CVE-2016-9108: Integer Overflow
First published: Fri Feb 03 2017(Updated: )
Integer overflow in the js_regcomp function in regexp.c in Artifex Software, Inc. MuJS before commit b6de34ac6d8bb7dd5461c57940acfbd3ee7fd93e allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted regular expression.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fedora | =23 | |
| Fedora | =24 | |
| Fedora | =25 | |
| MuJS | <=2016-10-31 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/30/12
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96006
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1390266
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IMPCTUBV2UUTSKAGVAW3EL6HJJWHRZQZ/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/WMI77FMFDWOTUUKKPTQLIB7JEXFTING4/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/Y4FE2LXVJM5PXHUGSFOT2KTA75O5ACV4/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/Y4FE2LXVJM5PXHUGSFOT2KTA75O5ACV4/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IMPCTUBV2UUTSKAGVAW3EL6HJJWHRZQZ/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/WMI77FMFDWOTUUKKPTQLIB7JEXFTING4/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9108?
CVE-2016-9108 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9108?
To fix CVE-2016-9108, update your MuJS versions to a release after October 31, 2016, or apply any available patches.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-9108?
CVE-2016-9108 affects Fedora versions 23, 24, and 25, as well as MuJS versions up to and including 2016-10-31.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-9108 enable?
CVE-2016-9108 enables denial of service attacks through crafted regular expressions.
Who is responsible for the CVE-2016-9108 vulnerability?
CVE-2016-9108 was identified in the MuJS implementation by Artifex Software, Inc.
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