CVE-2018-19777: Medium severity artifex software mupdf vulnerability

Published Nov 30, 2018
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Updated

In Artifex MuPDF 1.14.0, there is an infinite loop in the function svgdevendtile in fitz/svg-device.c, as demonstrated by mutool.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
debian/mupdf<=1.14.0+ds1-4+deb10u3, <=1.14.0+ds1-4+deb10u2
1.17.0+ds1-21.17.0+ds1-1.3~deb11u11.21.1+ds2-11.22.2+ds1-2
Artifex Mupdf=1.14.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

Nov 30, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-19777?

CVE-2018-19777 is a vulnerability in Artifex MuPDF 1.14.0 that allows for an infinite loop in the function svg_dev_end_tile in fitz/svg-device.c.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-19777?

CVE-2018-19777 has a severity rating of 5.5 (Medium).

3

How does CVE-2018-19777 affect Artifex MuPDF?

CVE-2018-19777 affects Artifex MuPDF 1.14.0.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-19777 for Artifex MuPDF?

To fix CVE-2018-19777 for Artifex MuPDF, update to version 1.17.0+ds1-2, 1.17.0+ds1-1.3~deb11u1, 1.21.1+ds2-1, or 1.22.2+ds1-2.

5

Are there any additional references for CVE-2018-19777?

Yes, you can find additional references for CVE-2018-19777 at the following links: [1] [2] [3].

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