Description
SumatraPDF is a multi-format reader for Windows. In 3.7.0.22298, LitParseHeader() in src/LitDoc.cpp computes the attacker-controlled hdrLen + nPieces * 16 section offset using signed 32-bit arithmetic without validating the complete result. When the component values make that aggregate calculation overflow to a negative value, pointer construction reaches an invalid read in LitU32(), causing deterministic application termination. The supplied evidence does not demonstrate code execution, information disclosure, arbitrary read, or integrity impact. No fixed version is available as of this review.
Published: 2026-10-08
Score: 5.5 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Denial of Service
Action: Patch When Available
AI Analysis

Impact

SumatraPDF 3.7.0.22298 contains a signed integer overflow in LitParseHeader() that computes the offset hdrLen + nPieces * 16 without validating the result. If the sum overflows to a negative value, the subsequent pointer construction in LitU32() dereferences an invalid address, causing the application to terminate deterministically. No evidence exists of code execution or data leakage; the flaw merely disrupts availability.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects the SumatraPDF reader (sumatrapdfreader:sumatrapdf) specifically in version 3.7.0.22298. No fixed or patched releases are listed in the current review, and the vendor has not yet provided an update path.

Risk and Exploitability

With a CVSS score of 5.5 the flaw is considered moderate and the EPSS score is not available. It is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The flaw is exploitable by an attacker who can supply a crafted LIT file to the application, which may be achieved through a local or remote file that the user opens or that the application retrieves over a network. Successful exploitation causes the program to crash; it does not provide remote code execution, data disclosure, or persistence. The risk is limited to service interruption for the affected user or system, but it can impact availability for multiple users if the application is broadly deployed.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 8, 2026 at 23:38 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade SumatraPDF to a patched release when it becomes available.
  • Disable LIT file support or configure the application to reject LIT files if that format is unnecessary.
  • Continuously monitor vendor advisories and apply updates promptly to mitigate the denial of service risk.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 8, 2026 at 23:38 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Sumatrapdfreader
Sumatrapdfreader sumatrapdf
Vendors & Products Sumatrapdfreader
Sumatrapdfreader sumatrapdf

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description SumatraPDF is a multi-format reader for Windows. In 3.7.0.22298, LitParseHeader() in src/LitDoc.cpp computes the attacker-controlled hdrLen + nPieces * 16 section offset using signed 32-bit arithmetic without validating the complete result. When the component values make that aggregate calculation overflow to a negative value, pointer construction reaches an invalid read in LitU32(), causing deterministic application termination. The supplied evidence does not demonstrate code execution, information disclosure, arbitrary read, or integrity impact. No fixed version is available as of this review.
Title SumatraPDF: Signed integer overflow in the LIT header parsing causes invalid-pointer read
Weaknesses CWE-190
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}


Subscriptions

Sumatrapdfreader Sumatrapdf
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: GitHub_M

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-09T15:06:40.595Z

Reserved: 2026-10-08T17:21:52.976Z

Link: CVE-2026-107730

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-09T15:06:21.061Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-10-08T23:16:58.530

Modified: 2026-10-09T16:17:24.133

Link: CVE-2026-107730

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-08T23:45:16Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-190

    Integer Overflow or Wraparound