SB2021072809 - Out-of-bounds write in MuPDF



SB2021072809 - Out-of-bounds write in MuPDF

Published: July 28, 2021 Updated: May 12, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2021072809
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-37220)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input in the cached color converter. A remote attacker can trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.