Artifectx MuPDF 1.14.0 svg-run.c svg_run_use_symbol/svg_run_element/svg_run_use resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Artifectx MuPDF 1.14.0. The affected element is the function svg_run_use_symbol/svg_run_element/svg_run_use of the file svg-run.c. Such manipulation leads to resource management. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2019-6131. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Artifectx MuPDF 1.14.0 (Document Reader Software). Affected by this issue is the function svg_run_use_symbol/svg_run_element/svg_run_use of the file svg-run.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-399. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

svg-run.c in Artifex MuPDF 1.14.0 has infinite recursion with stack consumption in svg_run_use_symbol, svg_run_element, and svg_run_use, as demonstrated by mutool.

The bug was discovered 01/08/2019. The weakness was published 01/11/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2019-6131 since 01/10/2019. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 3 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 253598 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2019-6131), 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 databases at Tenable (253598) and SecurityFocus (BID 106558†). Similar entry is available at VDB-129079. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 253598
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2019-6131

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01/11/2019 +1 days 🔍
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01/12/2019 +1 days 🔍
08/23/2025 +2415 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: FEDORA-2019-15af6a9a07⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-6131 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-6131
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-129080
SecurityFocus: 106558 - Artifex MuPDf Memory Corruption and Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/12/2019 13:14
Updated: 08/23/2025 19:31
Changes: 01/12/2019 13:14 (61), 04/29/2020 10:27 (3), 06/26/2023 12:52 (3), 09/11/2024 20:33 (26), 08/23/2025 19:31 (2)
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