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CVE-2009-3606: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Oct 02 2009(Updated: )

Integer overflow in the PSOutputDev::doImageL1Sep function in Xpdf before 3.02pl4, and Poppler 0.x, as used in kdegraphics KPDF, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/xpdf<1:2.02-17.el3
1:2.02-17.el3
redhat/gpdf<0:2.8.2-7.7.2.el4_7.4
0:2.8.2-7.7.2.el4_7.4
redhat/xpdf<1:3.00-22.el4_8.1
1:3.00-22.el4_8.1
redhat/poppler<0:0.5.4-4.4.el5_3.9
0:0.5.4-4.4.el5_3.9
redhat/kdegraphics<7:3.5.4-15.el5_4.2
7:3.5.4-15.el5_4.2
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 Data=0.1
Poppler Data=0.1.1
Poppler Data=0.1.2
Poppler Data=0.2.0
Poppler Data=0.3.0
Poppler Data=0.3.1
Poppler Data=0.3.2
Poppler Data=0.3.3
Poppler Data=0.4.0
Poppler Data=0.4.1
Poppler Data=0.4.2
Poppler Data=0.4.3
Poppler Data=0.4.4
Poppler Data=0.5.0
Poppler Data=0.5.1
Poppler Data=0.5.2
Poppler Data=0.5.3
Poppler Data=0.5.4
Poppler Data=0.5.9
Poppler Data=0.6.0
Poppler Data=0.6.1
Poppler Data=0.6.2
Poppler Data=0.6.3
Poppler Data=0.6.4
Poppler Data=0.7.0
Poppler Data=0.7.1
Poppler Data=0.7.2
Poppler Data=0.7.3
Poppler Data=0.8.0
Poppler Data=0.8.1
Poppler Data=0.8.2
Poppler Data=0.8.3
Poppler Data=0.8.4
Poppler Data=0.8.6
Poppler Data=0.8.7
Poppler Data=0.9.0
Poppler Data=0.9.1
Poppler Data=0.9.2
Poppler Data=0.9.3
Poppler Data=0.10.0
Poppler Data=0.10.1
Poppler Data=0.10.2
Poppler Data=0.10.3
Poppler Data=0.10.4
Poppler Data=0.10.5
Poppler Data=0.10.6
Poppler Data=0.10.7
Poppler Data=0.11.0
Poppler Data=0.11.1
Poppler Data=0.11.2
Poppler Data=0.11.3
Poppler Data=0.12.0
KDE KPDF

Remedy

ftp://ftp.foolabs.com/pub/xpdf/xpdf-3.02pl4.patch

Remedy

http://securitytracker.com/id?1023029

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36703

Remedy

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2924

Remedy

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2928

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-3606?

    CVE-2009-3606 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-3606?

    To fix CVE-2009-3606, update to the latest version of Xpdf or Poppler that addresses the vulnerability.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2009-3606?

    CVE-2009-3606 affects Xpdf versions prior to 3.02pl4, Poppler 0.x, and several other related packages.

  • What types of attacks can CVE-2009-3606 enable?

    CVE-2009-3606 can enable remote attackers to exploit a crafted PDF document to perform code execution.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-3606?

    A direct workaround for CVE-2009-3606 isn't well-documented, but avoiding the use of vulnerable software versions is advisable.

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