CVE-2016-6265: Use After Free
First published: Thu Sep 22 2016(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in the pdf_load_xref function in pdf/pdf-xref.c in MuPDF allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted PDF file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex Software MuPDF | <=1.9 | |
| SUSE Linux | =42.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=696941
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=mupdf.git;h=fa1936405b6a84e5c9bb440912c23d532772f958
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00007.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3655
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/21/7
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92071
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-12
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=mupdf.git%3Bh=fa1936405b6a84e5c9bb440912c23d532772f958
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6265?
CVE-2016-6265 is considered a denial of service vulnerability that could lead to application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6265?
To fix CVE-2016-6265, upgrade to a version of MuPDF that is newer than 1.9, if available.
Which software is affected by CVE-2016-6265?
CVE-2016-6265 affects MuPDF versions up to and including 1.9, as well as specific versions of openSUSE.
Can CVE-2016-6265 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-6265 can be exploited by remote attackers using crafted PDF files.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2016-6265?
CVE-2016-6265 is associated with use-after-free attacks that result in denial of service.
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