Out-of-bounds Read
CVE-2017-5896
Summary
Heap-based buffer overflow in the "fz_subsample_pixmap" function in "fitz/pixmap.c" in MuPDF 1.2 through 1.10a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) via a crafted image.
- LOW
- LOCAL
- NONE
- UNCHANGED
- REQUIRED
- NONE
- NONE
- HIGH
CWE-125 - Out-of-Bounds Read
Out-of-bounds read is a vulnerability that allows access to memory beyond the authorized accessible location. Such a vulnerability compromises the confidentiality of the trusted environment in the application and enables an attacker to launch further attacks by leveraging the exposed information.
Advisory Timeline
- Published