CVE-2023-31794
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.24%
Last modified
CVE-2023-31794 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. MuPDF v1.21.1 was discovered to contain an infinite recursion in the component pdf_mark_list_push. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PDF file.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
MuPDF v1.21.1 was discovered to contain an infinite recursion in the component pdf_mark_list_push. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) 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 | 1.21.1 |
References
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=706506Permissions Required
- https://gist.github.com/spookhorror/c770d118767b1b0d89fdfe2845169d06Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=706506Permissions Required
- https://gist.github.com/spookhorror/c770d118767b1b0d89fdfe2845169d06Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-31794?
MuPDF v1.21.1 was discovered to contain an infinite recursion in the component pdf_mark_list_push. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PDF file.
How severe is CVE-2023-31794?
CVE-2023-31794 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-31794?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2023
- CVE-2023-31762Weak security in the transmitter of Digoo DG-HAMB Smart Home…7.5
- CVE-2023-31763Weak security in the transmitter of AGShome Smart Alarm v1.0…7.5
- CVE-2023-3177A vulnerability has been found in SourceCodester Lost and Fo…8.8
- CVE-2023-31779Wekan v6.84 and earlier is vulnerable to Cross Site Scriptin…5.4
- CVE-2023-3178The POST SMTP Mailer WordPress plugin before 2.5.7 does not …4.3
- CVE-2023-3179The POST SMTP Mailer WordPress plugin before 2.5.7 does not …8.8
- CVE-2023-31799Cross Site Scripting vulnerability found in Chamilo Lms v.1.…4.8
- CVE-2023-3180A flaw was found in the QEMU virtual crypto device while han…6.5
- CVE-2023-31800Cross Site Scripting vulnerability found in Chamilo Lms v.1.…5.4
- CVE-2023-31801Cross Site Scripting vulnerability found in Chamilo Lms v.1.…6.1
- CVE-2023-31802Cross Site Scripting vulnerability found in Chamilo Lms v.1.…5.4
- CVE-2023-31803Cross Site Scripting vulnerability found in Chamilo Lms v.1.…4.8
Are you affected by CVE-2023-31794?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST