Memory Corruption Vulnerability in MuPDF by Artifex Software

CVE-2021-3407

What is CVE-2021-3407?

A flaw has been identified in MuPDF version 1.18.0, where a double free of an object during the process of linearization can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability poses significant risks as it may allow attackers to manipulate memory and potentially execute arbitrary code. Users are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate these risks and ensure system integrity. Comprehensive evaluation of security practices and regular software updates are crucial to safeguard against this type of vulnerability.

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