CVE-2018-1000051

Name: CVE-2018-1000051
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-09T23:29:01.777+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1000051 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Artifex Mupdf version 1.12.0 contains a Use After Free vulnerability in fz_keep_key_storable that can result in DOS / Possible code execution. This attack appear to be exploitable via Victim opens a specially crafted PDF.. EPSS estimates a 1.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Artifex Mupdf version 1.12.0 contains a Use After Free vulnerability in fz_keep_key_storable that can result in DOS / Possible code execution. This attack appear to be exploitable via Victim opens a specially crafted PDF.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.72%

74.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Artifex	Mupdf	1.12.0
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

References

https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698825Issue Tracking, Patch
https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698873Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://cgit.ghostscript.com/cgi-bin/cgit.cgi/mupdf.git/commit/?id=321ba1de287016b0036bf4a56ce774ad11763384
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-15Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4152Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698825Issue Tracking, Patch
https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698873Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-15Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4152Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1000051?

How severe is CVE-2018-1000051?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1000051 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000051?

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