CVE-2016-10246: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 16, 2017
·Updated
Buffer overflow in the main function in jstestmain.c in Mujstest in Artifex Software, Inc. MuPDF before 1.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted file.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Artifex Mupdf<=1.10
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Remediation
Event History
Mar 16, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10246?
CVE-2016-10246 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-10246?
To fix CVE-2016-10246, you should update to the latest version of MuPDF that is beyond version 1.10.
3
What causes CVE-2016-10246?
CVE-2016-10246 is caused by a buffer overflow in the main function of jstest_main.c.
4
Which software is affected by CVE-2016-10246?
CVE-2016-10246 affects MuPDF versions before 1.10 and Debian GNU/Linux 9.0.
5
Can CVE-2016-10246 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-10246 can be exploited remotely by attackers through a crafted file.