CVE-2018-1000038: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu May 24 2018(Updated: )
In MuPDF 1.12.0 and earlier, a stack buffer overflow in function pdf_lookup_cmap_full in pdf/pdf-cmap.c could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex Mupdf | <=1.12.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=mupdf.git;a=commitdiff;h=71ceebcf56e682504da22c4035b39a2d451e8ffd;hp=7f82c01523505052615492f8e220f4348ba46995
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=mupdf.git;a=commitdiff;h=f597300439e62f5e921f0d7b1e880b5c1a1f1607;hp=093fc3b098dc5fadef5d8ad4b225db9fb124758b
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=5494
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-15
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2018-1000038.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-1000038?
The severity of CVE-2018-1000038 is high.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is Artifex Mupdf version 1.12.0 and earlier.
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted file that triggers a stack buffer overflow, allowing them to execute arbitrary code.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-1000038?
Yes, a fix is available. Please refer to the provided references for more information.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/weakness
- vendor/artifex
- canonical/artifex mupdf
- version/artifex mupdf/1.12.0