CVE-2018-10289
First published: Sun Apr 22 2018(Updated: )
In MuPDF 1.13.0, there is an infinite loop in the fz_skip_space function of the pdf/pdf-xref.c file. A remote adversary could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted pdf file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex Software MuPDF | =1.13.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Debian | =9.0 |
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What is CVE-2018-10289?
CVE-2018-10289 is a vulnerability in MuPDF 1.13.0 that allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-10289?
The severity of CVE-2018-10289 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
How does CVE-2018-10289 affect Artifex Mupdf 1.13.0?
CVE-2018-10289 affects Artifex Mupdf 1.13.0 by causing an infinite loop in the fz_skip_space function of the pdf/pdf-xref.c file.
How does CVE-2018-10289 affect Debian Debian Linux 9.0?
CVE-2018-10289 affects Debian Debian Linux 9.0 by causing an infinite loop in the fz_skip_space function of the pdf/pdf-xref.c file.
How can CVE-2018-10289 be mitigated?
To mitigate CVE-2018-10289, it is recommended to update to a patched version of MuPDF.
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