CVE-2009-3938: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 13, 2009
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Updated

Buffer overflow in the ABWOutputDev::endWord function in poppler/ABWOutputDev.cc in Poppler (aka libpoppler) 0.10.6, 0.12.0, and possibly other versions, as used by the Abiword pdftoabw utility, allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Poppler Poppler=0.10.6
Poppler Poppler=0.12.0

Event History

Nov 13, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3938?

CVE-2009-3938 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to allow denial of service and possible arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-3938?

To mitigate CVE-2009-3938, update to a newer, patched version of Poppler that addresses the buffer overflow vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Poppler are affected by CVE-2009-3938?

CVE-2009-3938 affects Poppler versions 0.10.6 and 0.12.0.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2009-3938 enable?

CVE-2009-3938 enables user-assisted remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

5

Is CVE-2009-3938 related to any specific utility?

Yes, CVE-2009-3938 is related to the Abiword pdftoabw utility which utilizes the vulnerable Poppler library.

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