Artifex MuPDF up to 1.9 Mujstest jstest_main.c main out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Artifex MuPDF up to 1.9. Affected is the function main of the file jstest_main.c of the component Mujstest. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-10246. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Artifex MuPDF up to 1.9 (Document Reader Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function main of the file jstest_main.c of the component Mujstest. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in the main function in jstest_main.c in Mujstest in Artifex Software, Inc. MuPDF before 1.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted file.

The bug was discovered 09/24/2016. The weakness was released 03/16/2017 (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-10246 since 03/12/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 173 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 1.10 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.ghostscript.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component.

Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-98197. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Upgrade: MuPDF 1.10
Patch: git.ghostscript.com

Timelineinfo

09/24/2016 🔍
03/12/2017 +169 days 🔍
03/16/2017 +4 days 🔍
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03/17/2017 +1 days 🔍
09/12/2024 +2736 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: artifex.com

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-10246 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-10246
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-98196
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-10246 - MuPDF - Buffer Overflow Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2017 07:52
Updated: 09/12/2024 20:08
Changes: 03/17/2017 07:52 (64), 09/09/2020 12:40 (2), 09/12/2024 20:08 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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