CVE-2016-9109: High severity Artifex MuJS vulnerability
Published Jan 18, 2017
·Updated
Artifex Software MuJS allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors related to incomplete escape sequences. NOTE: this vulnerability exists due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-7563.
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-2016-9109?
CVE-2016-9109 is considered to have a moderate severity due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-9109?
To fix CVE-2016-9109, update to the latest version of Artifex MuJS that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What is the impact of CVE-2016-9109?
The impact of CVE-2016-9109 is that it can lead to application crashes, causing disruptions in service.
4
Which software is affected by CVE-2016-9109?
CVE-2016-9109 affects Artifex Software MuJS, particularly earlier versions prior to the patch.
5
Is CVE-2016-9109 related to any other vulnerabilities?
Yes, CVE-2016-9109 is related to CVE-2016-7563 as it exists due to an incomplete fix for that earlier vulnerability.