How severe is CVE-2018-1000036?

CVE-2018-1000036 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-1000036 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-1000036?

CVE-2018-1000036 primarily affects Artifex Mupdf. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000036?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-1000036 published?

CVE-2018-1000036 was published on 2018-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-1000036

CVE-2018-1000036 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Artifex Mupdf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-772.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-772
Affected product: Artifex Mupdf
Published: 2018-05-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Artifex MuPDF 1.12.0 and earlier, multiple memory leaks in the PDF parser allow an attacker to cause a denial of service (memory leak) via a crafted file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1000036?: In Artifex MuPDF 1.12.0 and earlier, multiple memory leaks in the PDF parser allow an attacker to cause a denial of service (memory leak) via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2018-1000036?: CVE-2018-1000036 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-1000036 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-1000036?: CVE-2018-1000036 primarily affects Artifex Mupdf. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1000036?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-1000036 published?: CVE-2018-1000036 was published on 2018-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:artifex:mupdf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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