CVE-2017-14946: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Sep 29 2017(Updated: )
Artifex GSView 6.0 Beta on Windows allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted .pdf file, related to "Data from Faulting Address controls Branch Selection starting at mupdfnet64!mIncrementalSaveFile+0x000000000000344e."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex GSView | =6.0-beta | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-14946?
CVE-2017-14946 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14946?
To fix CVE-2017-14946, update to a version of GSView that is not a beta and does not exhibit this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-14946?
CVE-2017-14946 specifically affects Artifex GSView version 6.0 Beta on Windows.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2017-14946?
CVE-2017-14946 allows attackers to cause denial of service through crafted PDF files.
Is CVE-2017-14946 still a risk in newer versions of the software?
CVE-2017-14946 is a risk only in the beta version 6.0 of GSView, so using stable releases should mitigate the risk.
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