CVE-2017-15369: Use After Free

Published Oct 16, 2017
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Updated

The buildfilterchain function in pdf/pdf-stream.c in Artifex MuPDF before 2017-09-25 mishandles a certain case where a variable may reside in a register, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Fitz fzdropimp use-after-free and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted PDF document.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Artifex Mupdf<=1.11

Event History

Oct 16, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-15369?

CVE-2017-15369 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for causing denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-15369?

To fix CVE-2017-15369, upgrade to MuPDF version 1.12 or later.

3

What issues does CVE-2017-15369 cause?

CVE-2017-15369 can lead to application crashes and denial of service conditions.

4

Which versions of MuPDF are affected by CVE-2017-15369?

MuPDF versions up to and including 1.11 are affected by CVE-2017-15369.

5

Is CVE-2017-15369 being actively exploited?

There is no publicly available information confirming active exploitation of CVE-2017-15369.

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