CVE-2023-31794

Description

MuPDF v1.21.1 was discovered to contain an infinite recursion in the component pdf_mark_list_push. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PDF file.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=706506 permissions required
https://git.ghostscript.com/?p=mupdf.git%3Bh=c0015401693b58e2deb5d75c39f27bc1216e47c6 broken link
https://gist.github.com/spookhorror/c770d118767b1b0d89fdfe2845169d06 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-31794?
CVE-2023-31794 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-31794?
To fix CVE-2023-31794, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-31794 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-31794 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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