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CVE-2009-1179: Integer Overflow

First published: Wed Apr 15 2009(Updated: )

An integer overflow flaw was found in xpdf's JBIG2 decoder. This flaw could result in arbitrary code execute with the permissions of the user running xpdf. Will Dormann of the CERT/CC created the extensive testsuite for the JBIG2 decoder in various PDF libraries that found this flaw. Acknowledgements: Red Hat would like to thank Will Dormann of the CERT/CC for responsibly reporting this flaw.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Xpdf=0.91c
Xpdf=0.91b
Xpdf=0.93b
Xpdf=1.00a
Xpdf=0.91a
Xpdf=0.92e
Xpdf=0.5a
Xpdf=0.92b
Xpdf=0.93c
Xpdf=0.92c
Xpdf=0.7a
Xpdf=0.93a
Xpdf=0.92d
Xpdf=0.92a
Glyph & Cog XpdfReader=0.2
Glyph & Cog XpdfReader=0.3
Glyph & Cog XpdfReader=0.4
Glyph & Cog XpdfReader=0.5
Glyph & Cog XpdfReader=0.6
Glyph & Cog XpdfReader=0.80
Glyph & Cog XpdfReader=0.90
Glyph & Cog XpdfReader=1.00
Glyph & Cog XpdfReader=1.01
Glyph & Cog XpdfReader=2.00
Glyph & Cog XpdfReader=2.01
Glyph & Cog XpdfReader=2.03
Glyph & Cog XpdfReader=3.00
Glyph & Cog XpdfReader=3.01
Glyph & Cog XpdfReader=0.7
Glyph & Cog XpdfReader=0.91
Glyph & Cog XpdfReader=0.92
Glyph & Cog XpdfReader=0.93
Glyph & Cog XpdfReader=2.02
Glyph & Cog XpdfReader<=3.02
Poppler Utilities=0.7.3
Poppler Utilities=0.3.2
Poppler Utilities=0.10.3
Poppler Utilities=0.4.0
Poppler Utilities=0.8.5
Poppler Utilities=0.9.3
Poppler Utilities=0.10.1
Poppler Utilities=0.10.0
Poppler Utilities=0.7.1
Poppler Utilities=0.6.1
Poppler Utilities=0.3.1
Poppler Utilities=0.5.2
Poppler Utilities=0.5.91
Poppler Utilities=0.6.0
Poppler Utilities=0.3.3
Poppler Utilities=0.4.2
Poppler Utilities=0.10.4
Poppler Utilities=0.9.2
Poppler Utilities=0.6.4
Poppler Utilities=0.1.2
Poppler Utilities=0.8.0
Poppler Utilities=0.8.3
Poppler Utilities=0.7.0
Poppler Utilities=0.7.2
Poppler Utilities=0.5.0
Poppler Utilities=0.8.6
Poppler Utilities=0.5.9
Poppler Utilities=0.5.90
Poppler Utilities=0.6.3
Poppler Utilities=0.2.0
Poppler Utilities=0.8.4
Poppler Utilities=0.5.4
Poppler Utilities=0.1.1
Poppler Utilities=0.9.0
Poppler Utilities=0.4.1
Poppler Utilities=0.5.3
Poppler Utilities<=0.10.5
Poppler Utilities=0.4.4
Poppler Utilities=0.8.7
Poppler Utilities=0.9.1
Poppler Utilities=0.3.0
Poppler Utilities=0.1
Poppler Utilities=0.6.2
Poppler Utilities=0.10.2
Poppler Utilities=0.4.3
Poppler Utilities=0.8.1
Poppler Utilities=0.5.1
Poppler Utilities=0.8.2
CUPS=1.1.20
CUPS=1.1.5-2
CUPS=1.1.14
CUPS=1.1.6-1
CUPS=1.1.18
CUPS=1.1.12
CUPS=1.3.11
CUPS=1.1.5-1
CUPS=1.3.3
CUPS=1.1.22
CUPS=1.2.0
CUPS=1.1.16
CUPS=1.3.1
CUPS=1.1.23-rc1
CUPS=1.1.20-rc1
CUPS=1.1.15
CUPS=1.1.17
CUPS=1.1.20-rc6
CUPS=1.2.4
CUPS=1.1.19-rc1
CUPS=1.3.2
CUPS=1.1.22-rc1
CUPS=1.1.7
CUPS=1.1.6-2
CUPS=1.1.3
CUPS=1.2.3
CUPS=1.1.21
CUPS=1.2.9
CUPS=1.2.10
CUPS=1.1.4
CUPS=1.1.23
CUPS=1.2.6
CUPS=1.3.8
CUPS=1.1.20-rc4
CUPS=1.1.19
CUPS=1.1
CUPS=1.3.4
CUPS=1.1.8
CUPS=1.1.5
CUPS=1.2.1
CUPS=1.1.2
CUPS=1.3.10
CUPS=1.1.13
CUPS=1.1.19-rc4
CUPS=1.1.9-1
CUPS=1.2.12
CUPS=1.1.21-rc2
CUPS=1.2.7
CUPS=1.1.6-3
CUPS=1.1.20-rc5
CUPS=1.1.9
CUPS=1.3.7
CUPS=1.1.19-rc5
CUPS<=1.3.9
CUPS=1.1.1
CUPS=1.2.8
CUPS=1.2.2
CUPS=1.1.10
CUPS=1.2.11
CUPS=1.1.22-rc2
CUPS=1.1.21-rc1
CUPS=1.1.11
CUPS=1.1.19-rc3
CUPS=1.1.6
CUPS=1.1.10-1
CUPS=1.3.0
CUPS=1.3.5
CUPS=1.3.6
CUPS=1.1.20-rc2
CUPS=1.1.20-rc3
CUPS=1.2.5
CUPS=1.1.19-rc2

Remedy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-1179?

    CVE-2009-1179 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-1179?

    To fix CVE-2009-1179, update Xpdf and Glyph & Cog XpdfReader to the latest versions that mitigate the vulnerability.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1179?

    CVE-2009-1179 affects specific versions of Xpdf, including 0.5a, 0.7a, and 0.91a to 0.92e, as well as various versions of Glyph & Cog XpdfReader.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-1179?

    CVE-2009-1179 is an integer overflow vulnerability in the JBIG2 decoder of the Xpdf library.

  • Can CVE-2009-1179 lead to remote attacks?

    Yes, CVE-2009-1179 can be exploited to execute arbitrary code, potentially allowing remote attackers to gain control of the affected system.

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