CVE-2026-112036
Artifex MuPDF Signature Locking pdf-xref.c free_char_list double free
Description
A vulnerability was detected in Artifex MuPDF up to 1.28.5. This impacts the function free_char_list of the file source/pdf/pdf-xref.c of the component Signature Locking. Performing a manipulation results in double free. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. The patch is named 3984925b660afb8a781ddf504021e91be1bc671e. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 19, 2026, 1:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 19, 2026, 1:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply the patch 3984925b660afb8a781ddf504021e91be1bc671e.
- Update Artifex MuPDF to a patched version.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability was detected in Artifex MuPDF up to 1.28.5. This impacts the function free_char_list of the file source/pdf/pdf-xref.c of the component Signature Locking. Performing a manipulation results in double free. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. The patch is named 3984925b660afb8a781ddf504021e91be1bc671e. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P) Added CWE CWE-119 Added CWE CWE-415 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/112xxx/CVE-2026-112036.json">CVE-2026-112036</a> Added Reference http://www.ghostscript.com/cgi-bin/findgit.cgi?3984925b660afb8a781ddf504021e91be1bc671e Added Reference https://artifex.com/ Added Reference https://bugs.ghostscript.com/attachment.cgi?id=28609 Added Reference https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=709768 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-112036 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/1008495 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/421684 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/421684/cti