CVE-2018-6544
First published: Fri Feb 02 2018(Updated: )
pdf_load_obj_stm in pdf/pdf-xref.c in Artifex MuPDF 1.12.0 could reference the object stream recursively and therefore run out of error stack, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF document.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/mupdf | 1.14.0+ds1-4+deb10u3 1.14.0+ds1-4+deb10u2 1.17.0+ds1-2 1.17.0+ds1-1.3~deb11u1 1.21.1+ds2-1 1.22.2+ds1-2 | |
| Artifex Mupdf | =1.12.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-1000051
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-6544
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=891245
- https://git.ghostscript.com/?p=mupdf.git;h=26527eef77b3e51c2258c8e40845bfbc015e405d
- https://git.ghostscript.com/?p=mupdf.git;h=b03def134988da8c800adac1a38a41a1f09a1d89
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698830
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698965
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts/2018/03/msg00043.html
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=mupdf.git;h=26527eef77b3e51c2258c8e40845bfbc015e405d
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=mupdf.git;h=b03def134988da8c800adac1a38a41a1f09a1d89
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-15
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4152
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=mupdf.git%3Bh=26527eef77b3e51c2258c8e40845bfbc015e405d
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=mupdf.git%3Bh=b03def134988da8c800adac1a38a41a1f09a1d89
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-6544?
CVE-2018-6544 is a vulnerability in Artifex MuPDF 1.12.0 that could allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF document.
How severe is CVE-2018-6544?
CVE-2018-6544 has a severity rating of 5.5 (medium).
What software is affected by CVE-2018-6544?
The following software versions are affected: mupdf 1.12.0, debian_linux 8.0, debian_linux 9.0.
How can I fix CVE-2018-6544?
To fix CVE-2018-6544, update to the following versions: mupdf 1.14.0+ds1-4+deb10u3 or later, mupdf 1.17.0+ds1-2 or later, mupdf 1.21.1+ds2-1 or later, or mupdf 1.22.2+ds1-2 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-6544?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-6544 at the following references: http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=mupdf.git;h=26527eef77b3e51c2258c8e40845bfbc015e405d, http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=mupdf.git;h=b03def134988da8c800adac1a38a41a1f09a1d89, https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698830.
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- alias/CVE-2018-6544
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