CVE-2016-7506 Memory corruption in n/a
An out-of-bounds read in MuJS allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted input.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-7506?
CVE-2016-7506 is a high-severity 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
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability was observed in Sp_replace_regexp function of Artifex Software, Inc. MuJS before 5000749f5afe3b956fc916e407309de840997f4a. A successful exploitation of this issue can lead to code execution or denial of service condition.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7506?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Artifex Mujs.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7506?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-7506 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7506 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5q26-x8xv-j7mx, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-7506.