CVE-2017-5627: Integer Overflow

Published Jan 30, 2017
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Artifex Software, Inc. MuJS before 4006739a28367c708dea19aeb19b8a1a9326ce08. The jsRsetproperty function in jsrun.c lacks a check for a negative array length. This leads to an integer overflow in the jspushstring function in jsrun.c when parsing a specially crafted JS file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Artifex MuJS<2017-01-24

Event History

Jan 30, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:24 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:24 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5627?

CVE-2017-5627 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for integer overflow leading to possible arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-5627?

To fix CVE-2017-5627, upgrade MuJS to a version released after January 24, 2017, which includes the necessary patches.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-5627?

CVE-2017-5627 can lead to arbitrary code execution, which may compromise the integrity and security of applications using the affected software.

4

Which versions of MuJS are affected by CVE-2017-5627?

CVE-2017-5627 affects MuJS versions before 4006739a28367c708dea19aeb19b8a1a9326ce08.

5

Is it possible to exploit CVE-2017-5627 remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-5627 can potentially be exploited remotely if a malicious payload is processed by an application utilizing the vulnerable version of MuJS.

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