Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-7564 is a memory-safety flaw in Artifex MuJS. Crafted input can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow in Fp_toString and crash the process. The public record does not provide CVSS, affected versions, or confirmed real-world exploitation, so urgency depends on whether MuJS handles untrusted content in your environment. Exposure is most likely in applications, appliances, or services that embed Artifex MuJS and parse attacker-controlled JavaScript or documents containing JavaScript. The source bundle does not identify downstream products, package versions, or CPEs. Treat this as inventory-driven rather than emergency-driven. If MuJS is absent or only handles trusted input, business urgency is low. If internet-facing or customer-supplied content reaches MuJS, prioritize vendor verification and update planning because crashes can disrupt service. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems and applications that embed Artifex MuJS.; Check Artifex or project guidance for affected and fixed MuJS versions.; Prioritize remediation where MuJS processes untrusted input..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697137CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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