CVE-2017-5991: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Wed Feb 15 2017(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in Artifex MuPDF before 1912de5f08e90af1d9d0a9791f58ba3afdb9d465. The pdf_run_xobject function in pdf-op-run.c encounters a NULL pointer dereference during a Fitz fz_paint_pixmap_with_mask painting operation. Versions 1.11 and later are unaffected.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex Software MuPDF | <1.11 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=mupdf.git;h=1912de5f08e90af1d9d0a9791f58ba3afdb9d465
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3797
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96213
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697500
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-08
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42138/
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=mupdf.git%3Bh=1912de5f08e90af1d9d0a9791f58ba3afdb9d465
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5991?
CVE-2017-5991 has been classified as having moderate severity due to the potential for a NULL pointer dereference leading to application instability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5991?
To fix CVE-2017-5991, upgrade to MuPDF version 1.11 or later, which is not affected by this vulnerability.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-5991?
CVE-2017-5991 affects MuPDF versions prior to 1.11 and Debian GNU/Linux versions 8.0 and 9.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5991?
CVE-2017-5991 is a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability occurring in the pdf_run_xobject function.
Can CVE-2017-5991 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-5991 can be exploited remotely during PDF file processing, leading to application crashes.
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