SB2019070508 - Remote code execution in Artifex MuPDF

CSH
CYBERSECURITY HELP
Sign In REGISTER

Main Vulnerability Database SB2019070508

SB2019070508 - Remote code execution in Artifex MuPDF

Published: July 5, 2019 Updated: July 26, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2019070508
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-13290)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the fz_append_display_node located at fitz/list-device.c, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file with a large BDC property name that overflows the allocated size of a display list node. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References