CVE-2018-6192

Name: CVE-2018-6192
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-24T21:29:00.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-6192 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Artifex MuPDF 1.12.0, the pdf_read_new_xref function in pdf/pdf-xref.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation violation and application crash) via a crafted pdf file.. EPSS estimates a 1.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Artifex MuPDF 1.12.0, the pdf_read_new_xref function in pdf/pdf-xref.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation violation and application crash) via a crafted pdf file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.88%

76.8th 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.securityfocus.com/bid/102822Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698916Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://cgit.ghostscript.com/cgi-bin/cgit.cgi/mupdf.git/commit/?id=5e411a99604ff6be5db9e273ee84737204113299
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/06/msg00027.html
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-15Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4334Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102822Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698916Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/06/msg00027.html
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-15Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4334Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 24, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-6192?

In Artifex MuPDF 1.12.0, the pdf_read_new_xref function in pdf/pdf-xref.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation violation and application crash) via a crafted pdf file.

How severe is CVE-2018-6192?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6192 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6192?

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-2018-6192?

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Source: NVD / NIST