CVE-2020-19609: Medium severity artifex software mupdf vulnerability
Artifex MuPDF before 1.18.0 has a heap based buffer over-write in tiffexpandcolormap() function when parsing TIFF files allowing attackers to cause a denial of service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-19609?
CVE-2020-19609 is a vulnerability in Artifex MuPDF before 1.18.0 that allows attackers to cause a denial of service through a heap-based buffer over-write in the tiff_expand_colormap() function when parsing TIFF files.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-19609?
Artifex MuPDF versions up to, but not including, 1.18.0 and Debian Debian Linux version 9.0 are affected by CVE-2020-19609.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-19609?
CVE-2020-19609 has a severity rating of medium with a severity value of 5.5.
How can CVE-2020-19609 be exploited?
CVE-2020-19609 can be exploited by malicious actors to cause a denial of service by leveraging the heap-based buffer over-write in the tiff_expand_colormap() function when parsing TIFF files.
Is there a fix for CVE-2020-19609?
Yes, the fix for CVE-2020-19609 is to upgrade to Artifex MuPDF version 1.18.0 or later.