CVE-2017-14946

Name: CVE-2017-14946
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-30T01:29:02.837+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-14946 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Artifex GSView 6.0 Beta on Windows allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .pdf file, related to "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at mupdfnet64!mIncrementalSaveFile+0x000000000000344e.". EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Artifex GSView 6.0 Beta on Windows allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .pdf file, related to "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at mupdfnet64!mIncrementalSaveFile+0x000000000000344e."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.77%

51.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Artifex	Gsview	6.0	Beta

References

https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698538Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698538Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 30, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14946?

How severe is CVE-2017-14946?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14946 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14946?

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