How severe is CVE-2014-2013?

CVE-2014-2013 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-2013 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2013?

CVE-2014-2013 primarily affects Artifex Mupdf. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2013?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-2013 published?

CVE-2014-2013 was published on 2014-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2013

CVE-2014-2013 is a high-severity vulnerability in Artifex Mupdf with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Artifex Mupdf
Published: 2014-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the xps_parse_color function in xps/xps-common.c in MuPDF 1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large number of entries in the ContextColor value of the Fill attribute in a Path element.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2013?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the xps_parse_color function in xps/xps-common.c in MuPDF 1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large number of entries in the ContextColor value of the Fill attribute in a Path element.
How severe is CVE-2014-2013?: CVE-2014-2013 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-2013 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2013?: CVE-2014-2013 primarily affects Artifex Mupdf. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2013?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-2013 published?: CVE-2014-2013 was published on 2014-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

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