CVE-2016-10247: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 16, 2017
·Updated
Buffer overflow in the mygetline 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-2016-10247?
CVE-2016-10247 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service through a buffer overflow.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-10247?
To fix CVE-2016-10247, update to MuPDF version 1.11 or later to mitigate the buffer overflow risk.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-10247?
CVE-2016-10247 affects MuPDF versions prior to 1.10 and Debian GNU/Linux 9.0.
4
What types of attacks can CVE-2016-10247 facilitate?
CVE-2016-10247 can facilitate remote denial of service attacks due to out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities.
5
Is mitigation available for CVE-2016-10247?
Mitigation for CVE-2016-10247 primarily involves upgrading to patched software versions to eliminate the vulnerability.