CVE-2017-14687: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Sep 22 2017(Updated: )
Artifex MuPDF 1.11 allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .xps file, related to "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at mupdf+0x000000000016cb4f" on Windows. This occurs because of mishandling of XML tag name comparisons.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex Software MuPDF | =1.11 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Reference Links
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=mupdf.git;h=2b16dbd8f73269cb15ca61ece75cf8d2d196ed28
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4006
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698558
- https://github.com/wlinzi/security_advisories/tree/master/CVE-2017-14687
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00007.html
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=mupdf.git%3Bh=2b16dbd8f73269cb15ca61ece75cf8d2d196ed28
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-14687?
The severity of CVE-2017-14687 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14687?
To fix CVE-2017-14687, update to a patched version of MuPDF that addresses the vulnerability.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-14687?
The impact of CVE-2017-14687 can lead to a denial of service or unspecified other effects when processing crafted .xps files.
Which software is affected by CVE-2017-14687?
CVE-2017-14687 specifically affects Artifex MuPDF version 1.11.
Is Windows affected by CVE-2017-14687?
CVE-2017-14687 does not directly affect Microsoft Windows, but it can be exploited on systems using the vulnerable version of MuPDF.
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