CVE-2017-14947 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service in GSView via crafted XPS files due to a read access violation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-14947?
CVE-2017-14947 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Sep 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Artifex GSView 6.0 Beta on Windows allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .xps file, related to a "Read Access Violation on Block Data Move starting at mupdfnet64!mIncrementalSaveFile+0x0000000000193359."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14947?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Artifex Gsview.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14947?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14947 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-14947 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14947 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f3wx-m2x3-f8rg.