CVE-2016-9136

Name: CVE-2016-9136
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-11-03T10:59:13.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9136 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Artifex Software, Inc. MuJS before a0ceaf5050faf419401fe1b83acfa950ec8a8a89 allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information by using the "crafted JavaScript" approach, related to a "Buffer Over-read" issue.. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Artifex Software, Inc. MuJS before a0ceaf5050faf419401fe1b83acfa950ec8a8a89 allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information by using the "crafted JavaScript" approach, related to a "Buffer Over-read" issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.36%

68.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Artifex	Mujs	<= 2016-10-31

References

http://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697244Issue Tracking, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94223Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697244Issue Tracking, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94223Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Nov 3, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9136?

How severe is CVE-2016-9136?

CVE-2016-9136 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9136?

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