Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the ensure_solid_xref function in pdf/pdf-xref.c in Artifex MuPDF 1.12.0 allows a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file, because xref subsection object numbers are unrestricted.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex | Mupdf | 1.12.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=mupdf.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=55c3f68d638ac1263a386e0aa
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698819Permissions Required
- https://github.com/mzet-/Security-Advisories/blob/master/mzet-adv-2017-01.mdExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-15
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=mupdf.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=55c3f68d638ac1263a386e0aa
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698819Permissions Required
- https://github.com/mzet-/Security-Advisories/blob/master/mzet-adv-2017-01.mdExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-15
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-17858?
CVE-2017-17858 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the ensure_solid_xref function in pdf/pdf-xref.c in Artifex MuPDF 1.12.0 allows a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file, because xr...
How severe is CVE-2017-17858?
CVE-2017-17858 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-17858?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Artifex Mupdf.