CVE-2005-2097
First published: Tue Aug 16 2005(Updated: )
xpdf and kpdf do not properly validate the "loca" table in PDF files, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (disk consumption and hang) via a PDF file with a "broken" loca table, which causes a large temporary file to be created when xpdf attempts to reconstruct the information.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Xpdf | =3.0_pl3 | |
| KDE KPDF | ||
| Xpdf | =3.0_pl2 | |
| Xpdf | =3.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-780
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:138
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14529
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17277
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-936
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18398
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18407
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-670.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-671.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-706.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-708.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_19_sr.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1136
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21339
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102972-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25729
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2280
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10280
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/163-1/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427990/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427053/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2097?
CVE-2005-2097 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for causing denial of service through disk consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2097?
To fix CVE-2005-2097, you should upgrade xpdf or kpdf to the latest patched version that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of PDF files are affected by CVE-2005-2097?
CVE-2005-2097 affects PDF files that contain a improperly formatted 'loca' table.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-2097?
Users of xpdf versions 3.0, 3.0_pl2, 3.0_pl3 and kpdf are affected by CVE-2005-2097.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2005-2097?
The potential impacts of CVE-2005-2097 include the creation of large temporary files leading to disk space exhaustion and application hangs.
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