SB2017021204 - Fedora 25 update for mupdf



SB2017021204 - Fedora 25 update for mupdf

Published: February 12, 2017 Updated: April 24, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2017021204
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-6265)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing a crafted PDF file. A remote attackers can cause a denial of service (crash).

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.