Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the pdf_load_mesh_params function in pdf/pdf-shade.c in MuPDF allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a large decode array.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Artifex | Mupdf | <= 1.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=696954PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=mupdf.git%3Bh=39b0f07dd960f34e7e6bf230ffc3d87c41ef
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3655Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/03/8Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92266Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-12
- http://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=696954PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=mupdf.git%3Bh=39b0f07dd960f34e7e6bf230ffc3d87c41ef
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3655Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/03/8Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92266Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-12
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6525?
CVE-2016-6525 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Heap-based buffer overflow in the pdf_load_mesh_params function in pdf/pdf-shade.c in MuPDF allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a large decode ar...
How severe is CVE-2016-6525?
CVE-2016-6525 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6525?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Artifex Mupdf.