Artifex MuPDF 1.11 pdf/pdf-xref.c pdf_read_new_xref_section integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Artifex MuPDF 1.11. Affected by this issue is the function pdf_read_new_xref_section of the file pdf/pdf-xref.c. This manipulation causes integer overflow. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2017-15587. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Artifex MuPDF 1.11 (Document Reader Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function pdf_read_new_xref_section of the file pdf/pdf-xref.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An integer overflow was discovered in pdf_read_new_xref_section in pdf/pdf-xref.c in Artifex MuPDF 1.11.

The weakness was disclosed 10/18/2017 as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). The advisory is shared at git.ghostscript.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-15587 since 10/18/2017. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 104134 (Debian DSA-4006-1 : mupdf - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 176185 (Debian Security Update for mupdf (DSA 4006-1)).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.ghostscript.com. A possible mitigation has been published 6 days after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (104134). The entries VDB-107001, VDB-107002 and VDB-107003 are pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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Nessus ID: 104134
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-4006-1 : mupdf - security update
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OpenVAS ID: 53379
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 4006-1 (mupdf - security update)
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Patch: 82df2631d7d0446b206ea6b434ea609b6c28b0e8

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Vendor: artifex.com

Advisory: DLA 1164-1
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-15587 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-15587
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-107977

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/19/2017 00:21
Updated: 09/11/2024 20:33
Changes: 10/19/2017 00:21 (77), 11/25/2019 20:49 (2), 01/04/2023 07:25 (5), 09/11/2024 20:33 (26)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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