CVE-2017-15369

7.8 HIGH
Published: October 16, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

The build_filter_chain function in pdf/pdf-stream.c in Artifex MuPDF before 2017-09-25 mishandles a certain case where a variable may reside in a register, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Fitz fz_drop_imp use-after-free and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted PDF document.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698592
Source: cve@mitre.org
Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698592
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.2%
65th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

artifex