CVE-2016-9109

Name: CVE-2016-9109
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-18T17:59:01.153+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9109 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Artifex Software MuJS allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors related to incomplete escape sequences. NOTE: this vulnerability exists due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-7563.. EPSS estimates a 2.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Artifex Software MuJS allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors related to incomplete escape sequences. NOTE: this vulnerability exists due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-7563.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.19%

80.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Artifex	Mujs	All versions

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/30/13Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/30/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/07/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94150Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697136#c4Exploit, Issue Tracking
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/30/13Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/30/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/07/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94150Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697136#c4Exploit, Issue Tracking

Timeline

Published: Jan 18, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9109?

How severe is CVE-2016-9109?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9109 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9109?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST