VDB-249051 · CVE-2023-51106 · Nessus 253604

MuPDF 1.23.4 load-pnm.c pnm_binary_read_image divide by zero

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in MuPDF 1.23.4. It has been classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function pnm_binary_read_image of the file load-pnm.c. Performing a manipulation results in divide by zero. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2023-51106. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in MuPDF 1.23.4 (Document Reader Software). This affects the function pnm_binary_read_image of the file load-pnm.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a divide by zero vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-369. The product divides a value by zero. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

A floating point exception (divide-by-zero) vulnerability was discovered in mupdf 1.23.4 in functon pnm_binary_read_image() of load-pnm.c.

The weakness was released 12/26/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-51106 since 12/18/2023. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 253604 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2023-51106), 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 (253604). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Document Reader Software

Name

MuPDF

Version

1.23.4

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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NVD Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Divide by zero
CWE: CWE-369 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 253604
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2023-51106

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/18/2023 🔍
12/26/2023 +8 days 🔍
12/26/2023 +0 days 🔍
08/23/2025 +606 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-51106 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-51106
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-249051

Entryinfo

Created: 12/26/2023 18:00
Updated: 08/23/2025 19:31
Changes: 12/26/2023 18:00 (39), 01/19/2024 11:27 (11), 08/23/2025 19:31 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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