CVE-2009-1180: Medium severity xpdf vulnerability

Published Apr 15, 2009
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Updated

An invalid free() flaw was found in xpdf's JBIG2 decoder. If a malicious PDF file could free() attacker controlled data, it may be possible to execute arbitrary code 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.

Other sources

The JBIG2 decoder in Xpdf 3.02pl2 and earlier, CUPS 1.3.9 and earlier, Poppler before 0.10.6, and other products allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file that triggers a free of invalid data.

MITRE

Affected Software

154 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
Poppler Poppler<=0.10.5
Poppler Poppler=0.1
Poppler Poppler=0.1.1
Poppler Poppler=0.1.2
Poppler Poppler=0.2.0
Poppler Poppler=0.3.0
Poppler Poppler=0.3.1
Poppler Poppler=0.3.2
Poppler Poppler=0.3.3
Poppler Poppler=0.4.0
Poppler Poppler=0.4.1
Poppler Poppler=0.4.2
Poppler Poppler=0.4.3
Poppler Poppler=0.4.4
Poppler Poppler=0.5.0
Poppler Poppler=0.5.1
Poppler Poppler=0.5.2
Poppler Poppler=0.5.3
Poppler Poppler=0.5.4
Poppler Poppler=0.5.9
Poppler Poppler=0.5.90
Poppler Poppler=0.5.91
Poppler Poppler=0.6.0
Poppler Poppler=0.6.1
Poppler Poppler=0.6.2
Poppler Poppler=0.6.3
Poppler Poppler=0.6.4
Poppler Poppler=0.7.0
Poppler Poppler=0.7.1
Poppler Poppler=0.7.2
Poppler Poppler=0.7.3
Poppler Poppler=0.8.0
Poppler Poppler=0.8.1
Poppler Poppler=0.8.2
Poppler Poppler=0.8.3
Poppler Poppler=0.8.4
Poppler Poppler=0.8.5
Poppler Poppler=0.8.6
Poppler Poppler=0.8.7
Poppler Poppler=0.9.0
Poppler Poppler=0.9.1
Poppler Poppler=0.9.2
Poppler Poppler=0.9.3
Poppler Poppler=0.10.0
Poppler Poppler=0.10.1
Poppler Poppler=0.10.2
Poppler Poppler=0.10.3
Poppler Poppler=0.10.4
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

Event History

Apr 15, 2009
Data Sourced
01:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 23, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1180?

CVE-2009-1180 is classified as a critical vulnerability that could potentially allow arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-1180?

To fix CVE-2009-1180, upgrade your Xpdf installation to a version that has patched this vulnerability.

3

What versions of Xpdf are affected by CVE-2009-1180?

CVE-2009-1180 affects Xpdf versions 0.5a through 1.00a.

4

What actions should be taken if unable to upgrade due to CVE-2009-1180?

If unable to upgrade, consider restricting the use of Xpdf or using alternative PDF reading software until a patch is available.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2009-1180?

Yes, CVE-2009-1180 can be exploited by creating a malicious PDF that triggers the invalid free() flaw.

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