CVE-2018-5759
First published: Wed Jan 24 2018(Updated: )
jsparse.c in Artifex MuJS through 1.0.2 does not properly maintain the AST depth for binary expressions, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (excessive recursion) via a crafted file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex MuJS | <=1.0.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=mujs.git;a=commit;h=4d45a96e57fbabf00a7378b337d0ddcace6f38c1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102833
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698868
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43904/
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=mujs.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=4d45a96e57fbabf00a7378b337d0ddcace6f38c1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-5759.
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is 'jsparse.c in Artifex MuJS through 1.0.2 does not properly maintain the AST depth for binary expressions'.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5759?
The severity of CVE-2018-5759 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.
How does CVE-2018-5759 affect Artifex MuJS?
CVE-2018-5759 affects Artifex MuJS version 1.0.2.
How can CVE-2018-5759 be exploited?
CVE-2018-5759 can be exploited by remote attackers through a crafted file, causing a denial of service (excessive recursion).
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