CVE-2019-6131: Medium severity artifex software mupdf vulnerability

Published Jan 11, 2019
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Updated

svg-run.c in Artifex MuPDF 1.14.0 has infinite recursion with stack consumption in svgrunusesymbol, svgrunelement, and svgrunuse, as demonstrated by mutool.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Artifex Mupdf=1.14.0

Event History

Jan 11, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-6131?

CVE-2019-6131 is a vulnerability in Artifex MuPDF 1.14.0 that allows for infinite recursion with stack consumption in svg_run_use_symbol, svg_run_element, and svg_run_use functions.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6131?

The severity of CVE-2019-6131 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

3

How does CVE-2019-6131 affect Artifex MuPDF?

CVE-2019-6131 affects Artifex MuPDF version 1.14.0.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-6131?

To fix CVE-2019-6131, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Artifex MuPDF.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2019-6131?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2019-6131 at the following references: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106558), [Ghostscript Bug](https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=700442), [Fedora Project](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/CNJNEX5EW6YH5OARXXSSXW4HHC5PIBSY/)

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