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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2008-2950

high

7.5

CWE

7/7/2008

7/8/2024

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 Poppler	<=0.8.4

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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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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.