CVE-2017-17866: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 23, 2017
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Updated

pdf/pdf-write.c in Artifex MuPDF before 1.12.0 mishandles certain length changes when a repair operation occurs during a clean operation, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted PDF document.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
debian/mupdf
1.14.0+ds1-4+deb10u31.14.0+ds1-4+deb10u21.17.0+ds1-21.17.0+ds1-1.3~deb11u11.21.1+ds2-11.22.2+ds1-2
Artifex Mupdf<1.12.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

Dec 23, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-17866?

CVE-2017-17866 is a vulnerability in Artifex MuPDF before 1.12.0 that mishandles certain length changes, allowing remote attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially have other unspecified impacts via a crafted PDF document.

2

How severe is CVE-2017-17866?

CVE-2017-17866 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.

3

How does CVE-2017-17866 affect Artifex MuPDF?

CVE-2017-17866 affects Artifex MuPDF versions before 1.12.0.

4

How can CVE-2017-17866 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2017-17866, upgrade to Artifex MuPDF version 1.12.0 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-17866?

More information about CVE-2017-17866 can be found in the references section of the vulnerability report.

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