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CVE-2009-3603: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Oct 02 2009(Updated: )

Integer overflow in the SplashBitmap::SplashBitmap function in Xpdf 3.x before 3.02pl4 and Poppler before 0.12.1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information. NOTE: this issue reportedly exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2009-1188.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Xpdf=3.02pl1
Xpdf=3.02pl2
Xpdf=3.02pl3
Glyph & Cog XpdfReader=3.00
Glyph & Cog XpdfReader=3.01
Glyph & Cog XpdfReader=3.02
Poppler Utilities<=0.12.0
Poppler Utilities=0.1
Poppler Utilities=0.1.1
Poppler Utilities=0.1.2
Poppler Utilities=0.2.0
Poppler Utilities=0.3.0
Poppler Utilities=0.3.1
Poppler Utilities=0.3.2
Poppler Utilities=0.3.3
Poppler Utilities=0.4.0
Poppler Utilities=0.4.1
Poppler Utilities=0.4.2
Poppler Utilities=0.4.3
Poppler Utilities=0.4.4
Poppler Utilities=0.5.0
Poppler Utilities=0.5.1
Poppler Utilities=0.5.2
Poppler Utilities=0.5.3
Poppler Utilities=0.5.4
Poppler Utilities=0.5.9
Poppler Utilities=0.6.0
Poppler Utilities=0.6.1
Poppler Utilities=0.6.2
Poppler Utilities=0.6.3
Poppler Utilities=0.6.4
Poppler Utilities=0.7.0
Poppler Utilities=0.7.1
Poppler Utilities=0.7.2
Poppler Utilities=0.7.3
Poppler Utilities=0.8.0
Poppler Utilities=0.8.1
Poppler Utilities=0.8.2
Poppler Utilities=0.8.3
Poppler Utilities=0.8.4
Poppler Utilities=0.8.6
Poppler Utilities=0.8.7
Poppler Utilities=0.9.0
Poppler Utilities=0.9.1
Poppler Utilities=0.9.2
Poppler Utilities=0.9.3
Poppler Utilities=0.10.0
Poppler Utilities=0.10.1
Poppler Utilities=0.10.2
Poppler Utilities=0.10.3
Poppler Utilities=0.10.4
Poppler Utilities=0.10.5
Poppler Utilities=0.10.6
Poppler Utilities=0.10.7
Poppler Utilities=0.11.0
Poppler Utilities=0.11.1
Poppler Utilities=0.11.2
Poppler Utilities=0.11.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-3603?

    CVE-2009-3603 has a severity rating that indicates it could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-3603?

    To mitigate CVE-2009-3603, users should upgrade to Xpdf version 3.02pl4 or higher, or to Poppler version 0.12.1 or higher.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2009-3603?

    CVE-2009-3603 affects Xpdf versions before 3.02pl4 and Poppler versions before 0.12.1.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-3603?

    CVE-2009-3603 is an integer overflow vulnerability leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.

  • Can CVE-2009-3603 be exploited through any file type?

    Yes, CVE-2009-3603 can be exploited through specially crafted PDF documents.

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