CVE-2016-7505 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 29 Oct 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

A buffer overflow in the MuJS JavaScript engine allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-7505?

CVE-2016-7505 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Oct 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A buffer overflow vulnerability was observed in divby function of Artifex Software, Inc. MuJS before 8c805b4eb19cf2af689c860b77e6111d2ee439d5. A successful exploitation of this issue can lead to code execution or denial of service condition.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7505?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Artifex Mujs.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7505?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7505 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2016-7505 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7505 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2rpv-jjj3-r2m2, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-7505.