7.5
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-9109

First published: Wed 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MuJS

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-9109?

    To fix CVE-2016-9109, update to the latest version of Artifex MuJS that addresses this vulnerability.

  • 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.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2016-9109?

    CVE-2016-9109 affects Artifex Software MuJS, particularly earlier versions prior to the patch.

  • 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.

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