Artifex MuPDF 1.14.0 fitz/svg-device.c svg_dev_end_tile resource consumption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Artifex MuPDF 1.14.0. This affects the function svg_dev_end_tile of the file fitz/svg-device.c. The manipulation results in resource consumption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2018-19777. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Artifex MuPDF 1.14.0 (Document Reader Software). Affected is the function svg_dev_end_tile of the file fitz/svg-device.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource consumption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-400. The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

In Artifex MuPDF 1.14.0, there is an infinite loop in the function svg_dev_end_tile in fitz/svg-device.c, as demonstrated by mutool.

The bug was discovered 11/30/2018. The weakness was shared 11/30/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at bugs.ghostscript.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-19777 since 11/29/2018. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 253620 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2018-19777), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (253620). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Resource consumption
CWE: CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
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Nessus ID: 253620
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2018-19777

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Vendor: artifex.com

Advisory: FEDORA-2019-10f02ad597
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-19777 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-19777
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-127344

Entryinfo

Created: 11/30/2018 15:28
Updated: 08/23/2025 18:18
Changes: 11/30/2018 15:28 (57), 04/16/2020 14:23 (1), 06/12/2023 11:41 (3), 09/12/2024 20:08 (26), 08/23/2025 18:18 (2)
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