CVE-2016-7506
UnknownEPSS 2.40%
Last modified
CVE-2016-7506 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An out-of-bounds read vulnerability was observed in Sp_replace_regexp function of Artifex Software, Inc. MuJS before 5000749f5afe3b956fc916e407309de840997f4a. EPSS estimates a 2.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex | Mujs | <= 8c805b4eb19cf2af689c860b77e6111d2ee439d5 |
References
- http://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697141Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94241Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697141Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94241Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-7506?
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.
How severe is CVE-2016-7506?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7506 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7506?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2016-7506?
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