SB2022112906 - Remote code execution in Artifex MuJS
Published: November 29, 2022 Updated: January 29, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022112906
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-44789)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing JavaScript files within the O_getOwnPropertyDescriptor() function. A remote attacker can pass a specially crafted JavaScript file to the application, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.