CVE-2017-17858
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CVE-2017-17858 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the ensure_solid_xref function in pdf/pdf-xref.c in Artifex MuPDF 1.12.0 allows a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file, because xref subsection object numbers are unrestricted.. EPSS estimates a 2.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the ensure_solid_xref function in pdf/pdf-xref.c in Artifex MuPDF 1.12.0 allows a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file, because xref subsection object numbers are unrestricted.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex | Mupdf | 1.12.0 |
References
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698819Permissions Required
- https://github.com/mzet-/Security-Advisories/blob/master/mzet-adv-2017-01.mdExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698819Permissions Required
- https://github.com/mzet-/Security-Advisories/blob/master/mzet-adv-2017-01.mdExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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