CVE-2018-10289
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.06%
Last modified
CVE-2018-10289 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In MuPDF 1.13.0, there is an infinite loop in the fz_skip_space function of the pdf/pdf-xref.c file. A remote adversary could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted pdf file.. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In MuPDF 1.13.0, there is an infinite loop in the fz_skip_space function of the pdf/pdf-xref.c file. A remote adversary could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted pdf file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex | Mupdf | 1.13.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=699271Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/09/msg00013.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=699271Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/09/msg00013.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-10289?
In MuPDF 1.13.0, there is an infinite loop in the fz_skip_space function of the pdf/pdf-xref.c file. A remote adversary could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted pdf file.
How severe is CVE-2018-10289?
CVE-2018-10289 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10289?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2018-10289?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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