Vulnerability Description
Artifex MuPDF before 1.16.0 has a heap-based buffer over-read in fz_chartorune in fitz/string.c because pdf/pdf-op-filter.c does not check for a missing string.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex | Mupdf | < 1.16.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=mupdf.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=97096297d409ec6f206298444
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=701292ExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=mupdf.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=97096297d409ec6f206298444
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=701292ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-14975?
CVE-2019-14975 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). Artifex MuPDF before 1.16.0 has a heap-based buffer over-read in fz_chartorune in fitz/string.c because pdf/pdf-op-filter.c does not check for a missing string.
How severe is CVE-2019-14975?
CVE-2019-14975 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-14975?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Artifex Mupdf.