CVE-2016-10221: Buffer Overflow
Published Apr 3, 2017
·Updated
The countentries function in pdf-layer.c in Artifex Software, Inc. MuPDF 1.10a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption and application crash) via a crafted PDF document.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Artifex Mupdf=1.10a
Event History
Apr 3, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:44 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:44 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10221?
CVE-2016-10221 has a severity rating indicating that it can lead to application crashes and denial of service.
2
How does CVE-2016-10221 affect users of MuPDF 1.10a?
CVE-2016-10221 allows remote attackers to exploit users by sending a crafted PDF that causes stack consumption.
3
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2016-10221?
The consequences of CVE-2016-10221 include application crashes and possible disruptions in service for users.
4
How do I fix CVE-2016-10221 in MuPDF 1.10a?
To fix CVE-2016-10221, users should upgrade to a patched version of MuPDF that addresses this vulnerability.
5
Is CVE-2016-10221 specific to any operating systems?
CVE-2016-10221 is related specifically to the MuPDF 1.10a version regardless of operating system.