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CVE-2018-1000039

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 1.85%

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CVE-2018-1000039 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In Artifex MuPDF 1.12.0 and earlier, multiple heap use after free bugs in the PDF parser could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, read memory, or cause a denial of service via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 1.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Artifex MuPDF 1.12.0 and earlier, multiple heap use after free bugs in the PDF parser could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, read memory, or cause a denial of service via a crafted file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

EPSS Probability
1.85%

76.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ArtifexMupdf<= 1.12.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1000039?
In Artifex MuPDF 1.12.0 and earlier, multiple heap use after free bugs in the PDF parser could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, read memory, or cause a denial of service via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2018-1000039?
CVE-2018-1000039 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1000039?
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