Vulnerability Description
In Artifex MuPDF 1.13.0, the pdf_get_xref_entry function in pdf/pdf-xref.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault in fz_write_data in fitz/output.c) via a crafted pdf file.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex | Mupdf | 1.13.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=699686ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://cgit.ghostscript.com/cgi-bin/cgit.cgi/mupdf.git/commit/?id=351c99d8ce23b
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/07/msg00019.html
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=699686ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/07/msg00019.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-16647?
CVE-2018-16647 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In Artifex MuPDF 1.13.0, the pdf_get_xref_entry function in pdf/pdf-xref.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault in fz_write_data in fitz/output.c) via a crafted pdf...
How severe is CVE-2018-16647?
CVE-2018-16647 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-16647?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Artifex Mupdf.