CVE-2017-17866

Name: CVE-2017-17866
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-27T17:08:20.64+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-17866 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. pdf/pdf-write.c in Artifex MuPDF before 1.12.0 mishandles certain length changes when a repair operation occurs during a clean operation, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted PDF document.. EPSS estimates a 1.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

pdf/pdf-write.c in Artifex MuPDF before 1.12.0 mishandles certain length changes when a repair operation occurs during a clean operation, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted PDF document.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.58%

72.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Artifex	Mupdf	< 1.12.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

References

http://www.ghostscript.com/cgi-bin/findgit.cgi?520cc26d18c9ee245b56e9e91f9d4fcae02be5f0Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698699Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4334Third Party Advisory
http://www.ghostscript.com/cgi-bin/findgit.cgi?520cc26d18c9ee245b56e9e91f9d4fcae02be5f0Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698699Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4334Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 27, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-17866?

How severe is CVE-2017-17866?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-17866 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17866?

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