CVE-2017-1000456: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Jan 02 2018(Updated: )
freedesktop.org libpoppler 0.60.1 fails to validate boundaries in TextPool::addWord, leading to overflow in subsequent calculations.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/poppler | 0.71.0-5 0.71.0-5+deb10u3 20.09.0-3.1+deb11u1 22.12.0-2 | |
| freedesktop poppler | =0.60.1 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=103116
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/commit/?id=7ee9dadef37b20bca707a6b1e858e17d191e368b
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-1000456
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00001.html
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4097
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this security issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2017-1000456.
What is the severity level of CVE-2017-1000456?
The severity level of CVE-2017-1000456 is high (8.8).
What is the description of CVE-2017-1000456?
CVE-2017-1000456 is a vulnerability in freedesktop.org libpoppler 0.60.1 that fails to validate boundaries in TextPool::addWord, leading to overflow in subsequent calculations.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-1000456?
The affected software versions include poppler 0.60.1, Debian Linux 7.0, Debian Linux 8.0, and Debian Linux 9.0.
How can I fix CVE-2017-1000456?
To fix CVE-2017-1000456, update the poppler package to version 0.71.0-5 or higher.
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