CVE-2017-15587: Integer Overflow
First published: Wed Oct 18 2017(Updated: )
An integer overflow was discovered in pdf_read_new_xref_section in pdf/pdf-xref.c in Artifex MuPDF 1.11.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex Software MuPDF | =1.11 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=mupdf.git;h=82df2631d7d0446b206ea6b434ea609b6c28b0e8
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4006
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00007.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-15
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=mupdf.git%3Bh=82df2631d7d0446b206ea6b434ea609b6c28b0e8
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698605
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698704
- https://cgit.ghostscript.com/cgi-bin/cgit.cgi/mupdf.git/commit/?id=d18bc728e46c5a5708f14d27c2b6c44e1d0c3232
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-15587?
CVE-2017-15587 specifically affects Artifex MuPDF version 1.11.
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.
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.
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