CVE-2017-14946: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 29, 2017
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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."

Affected Software

2 affected components
Artifex GSView=6.0-beta
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Sep 29, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2017-14946?

CVE-2017-14946 specifically affects Artifex GSView version 6.0 Beta on Windows.

4

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2017-14946?

CVE-2017-14946 allows attackers to cause denial of service through crafted PDF files.

5

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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