SB2018051133 - Heap-based buffer overflow in mupdf (Alpine package)



SB2018051133 - Heap-based buffer overflow in mupdf (Alpine package)

Published: May 11, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018051133
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6187)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the traget system.

The weakness exists in the do_pdf_save_document function in the pdf/pdf-write.c file due to heap-based buffer overflow. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted pdf file, trigger memory corruption and cause the service to crash.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.