CVE-2008-2950: Code Injection
First published: Mon Jul 07 2008(Updated: )
The Page destructor in Page.cc in libpoppler in Poppler 0.8.4 and earlier deletes a pageWidgets object even if it is not initialized by a Page constructor, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Poppler Data | <=0.8.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2008-007.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30963
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30107
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020435
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-631-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31002
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31267
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31405
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00006.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:146
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-August/msg00161.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200807-04.xml
- http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0223
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3977
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2024/references
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31167
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43619
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6032
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/494142/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493980/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2950?
The severity of CVE-2008-2950 is classified as high due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2950?
To fix CVE-2008-2950, upgrade to Poppler version 0.8.5 or later, which includes the necessary security patches.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-2950?
CVE-2008-2950 is a memory corruption vulnerability that can be exploited through specially crafted PDF documents.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-2950?
CVE-2008-2950 affects all users of Poppler versions 0.8.4 and earlier who open crafted PDF files.
Can CVE-2008-2950 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-2950 can be exploited remotely by attackers using maliciously crafted PDF files.
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