CVE-2018-1000037: Input Validation

Published May 24, 2018
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Updated

In Artifex MuPDF 1.12.0 and earlier, multiple reachable assertions in the PDF parser allow an attacker to cause a denial of service (assert crash) via a crafted file.

Other sources

In MuPDF 1.12.0 and earlier, multiple reachable assertions in the PDF parser allow an attacker to cause a denial of service (assert crash) via a crafted file.

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

May 24, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1000037?

CVE-2018-1000037 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to multiple reachable assertions in the PDF parser.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000037?

To fix CVE-2018-1000037, update to MuPDF versions 1.14.0+ds1-4+deb10u2 or later.

3

What versions of MuPDF are affected by CVE-2018-1000037?

MuPDF versions up to and including 1.12.0 are affected by CVE-2018-1000037.

4

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2018-1000037?

CVE-2018-1000037 allows attackers to cause denial of service by using crafted PDF files.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2018-1000037?

Users of Artifex MuPDF 1.12.0 and earlier, especially those running Debian 9.0, are affected by CVE-2018-1000037.

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