CVE-2017-15587: Integer Overflow
Published Oct 18, 2017
·Updated
An integer overflow was discovered in pdfreadnewxrefsection in pdf/pdf-xref.c in Artifex MuPDF 1.11.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Artifex Mupdf=1.11
Remediation
Event History
Oct 18, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-15587?
CVE-2017-15587 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for integer overflow exploits.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-15587?
To fix CVE-2017-15587, update to a patched version of MuPDF beyond 1.11 where the integer overflow issue has been addressed.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2017-15587?
CVE-2017-15587 specifically affects Artifex MuPDF version 1.11.
4
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-15587?
Exploiting CVE-2017-15587 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through crafted PDF files.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-15587?
Currently, there are no official workarounds for CVE-2017-15587; updating the software is the recommended approach.