CVE-2009-0147: Integer Overflow

Published Mar 17, 2009
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Updated

Multiple integer overflows and one integer signedness error were found in the JBIG2 decoder. An attacker could use these flaws to cause a denial of service (application crash) via specially-crafted PDF file.

Acknowledgements:

Red Hat would like to thank Braden Thomas and Drew Yao of the Apple Product Security team for responsibly reporting these flaws.

Other sources

Multiple integer overflows in the JBIG2 decoder in Xpdf 3.02pl2 and earlier, CUPS 1.3.9 and earlier, and other products allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted PDF file, related to (1) JBIG2Stream::readSymbolDictSeg, (2) JBIG2Stream::readSymbolDictSeg, and (3) JBIG2Stream::readGenericBitmap.

Affected Software

106 affected components
Foolabs Xpdf=0.5a
Foolabs Xpdf=0.7a
Foolabs Xpdf=0.91a
Foolabs Xpdf=0.91b
Foolabs Xpdf=0.91c
Foolabs Xpdf=0.92a
Foolabs Xpdf=0.92b
Foolabs Xpdf=0.92c
Foolabs Xpdf=0.92d
Foolabs Xpdf=0.92e
Foolabs Xpdf=0.93a
Foolabs Xpdf=0.93b
Foolabs Xpdf=0.93c
Foolabs Xpdf=1.00a
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader<=3.02
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=0.2
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=0.3
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=0.4
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=0.5
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=0.6
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=0.7
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=0.80
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=0.90
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=0.91
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=0.92
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=0.93
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=1.00
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=1.01
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=2.00
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=2.01
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=2.02
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=2.03
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=3.00
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=3.01
apple CUPS<=1.3.9
apple CUPS=1.1
apple CUPS=1.1.1
apple CUPS=1.1.2
apple CUPS=1.1.3
apple CUPS=1.1.4
apple CUPS=1.1.5
apple CUPS=1.1.5-1
apple CUPS=1.1.5-2
apple CUPS=1.1.6
apple CUPS=1.1.6-1
apple CUPS=1.1.6-2
apple CUPS=1.1.6-3
apple CUPS=1.1.7
apple CUPS=1.1.8
apple CUPS=1.1.9
apple CUPS=1.1.9-1
apple CUPS=1.1.10
apple CUPS=1.1.10-1
apple CUPS=1.1.11
apple CUPS=1.1.12
apple CUPS=1.1.13
apple CUPS=1.1.14
apple CUPS=1.1.15
apple CUPS=1.1.16
apple CUPS=1.1.17
apple CUPS=1.1.18
apple CUPS=1.1.19
apple CUPS=1.1.19-rc1
apple CUPS=1.1.19-rc2
apple CUPS=1.1.19-rc3
apple CUPS=1.1.19-rc4
apple CUPS=1.1.19-rc5
apple CUPS=1.1.20
apple CUPS=1.1.20-rc1
apple CUPS=1.1.20-rc2
apple CUPS=1.1.20-rc3
apple CUPS=1.1.20-rc4
apple CUPS=1.1.20-rc5
apple CUPS=1.1.20-rc6
apple CUPS=1.1.21
apple CUPS=1.1.21-rc1
apple CUPS=1.1.21-rc2
apple CUPS=1.1.22
apple CUPS=1.1.22-rc1
apple CUPS=1.1.22-rc2
apple CUPS=1.1.23
apple CUPS=1.1.23-rc1
apple CUPS=1.2.0
apple CUPS=1.2.1
apple CUPS=1.2.2
apple CUPS=1.2.3
apple CUPS=1.2.4
apple CUPS=1.2.5
apple CUPS=1.2.6
apple CUPS=1.2.7
apple CUPS=1.2.8
apple CUPS=1.2.9
apple CUPS=1.2.10
apple CUPS=1.2.11
apple CUPS=1.2.12
apple CUPS=1.3.0
apple CUPS=1.3.1
apple CUPS=1.3.2
apple CUPS=1.3.3
apple CUPS=1.3.4
apple CUPS=1.3.5
apple CUPS=1.3.6
apple CUPS=1.3.7
apple CUPS=1.3.8
apple CUPS=1.3.10
apple CUPS=1.3.11

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0430.html

Event History

Mar 17, 2009
Data Sourced
10:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 23, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0147?

CVE-2009-0147 has a severity rating that could lead to denial of service due to application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-0147?

To fix CVE-2009-0147, update your Xpdf or Glyph & Cog XpdfReader to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of Xpdf are affected by CVE-2009-0147?

Xpdf versions 0.5a, 0.7a, 0.91a, 0.91b, 0.91c, 0.92a, 0.92b, 0.92c, 0.92d, 0.92e, 0.93a, 0.93b, 0.93c, and 1.00a are affected by CVE-2009-0147.

4

Can CVE-2009-0147 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2009-0147 can be exploited remotely via specially-crafted PDF files.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2009-0147 on users?

The impact of CVE-2009-0147 on users includes potential crashes of applications using the vulnerable Xpdf components when processing malicious PDF files.

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