CVE-2016-10247
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.56%
Last modified
CVE-2016-10247 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer overflow in the my_getline function in jstest_main.c in Mujstest in Artifex Software, Inc. MuPDF before 1.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 1.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in the my_getline function in jstest_main.c in Mujstest in Artifex Software, Inc. MuPDF before 1.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artifex | Mupdf | <= 1.10 | Rc2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 | — |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/03/13/20Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97099Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/09/24/mupdf-mujstest-global-buffer-overflow-in-my_getline-jstest_main-c/Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/09/msg00013.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/03/13/20Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97099Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/09/24/mupdf-mujstest-global-buffer-overflow-in-my_getline-jstest_main-c/Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/09/msg00013.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-10247?
Buffer overflow in the my_getline function in jstest_main.c in Mujstest in Artifex Software, Inc. MuPDF before 1.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2016-10247?
CVE-2016-10247 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10247?
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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