CVE-2018-19882: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Dec 6, 2018
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Updated

In Artifex MuPDF 1.14.0, the svgrunimage function in svg/svg-run.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hrefatt NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted svg file, as demonstrated by mupdf-gl.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Artifex Mupdf=1.14.0

Event History

Dec 6, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-19882?

CVE-2018-19882 is a vulnerability in Artifex MuPDF 1.14.0 that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

2

How does CVE-2018-19882 affect Artifex MuPDF?

CVE-2018-19882 affects Artifex MuPDF 1.14.0, allowing remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-19882?

CVE-2018-19882 has a severity rating of 5.5 (medium).

4

How can I fix the CVE-2018-19882 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2018-19882 vulnerability, it is recommended to update Artifex MuPDF to a version that is not affected by the issue.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-19882?

Additional information about CVE-2018-19882 can be found at the following references: [link](https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=700342), [link](https://github.com/TeamSeri0us/pocs/tree/master/mupdf/20181203), [link](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/CNJNEX5EW6YH5OARXXSSXW4HHC5PIBSY/)

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