CVE-2017-14520: Input Validation
First published: Sun Sep 17 2017(Updated: )
In Poppler 0.59.0, a floating point exception occurs in Splash::scaleImageYuXd() in Splash.cc, which may lead to a potential attack when handling malicious PDF files.
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 | |
| Poppler Data | =0.59.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-14520?
CVE-2017-14520 has a severity that can lead to a potential attack due to a floating point exception in Poppler when processing malicious PDF files.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14520?
To fix CVE-2017-14520, upgrade Poppler to versions 0.71.0-5 or later, as well as any specific patch releases from Debian.
Which versions of Poppler are affected by CVE-2017-14520?
CVE-2017-14520 affects Poppler version 0.59.0 and earlier versions.
What kind of exploit is associated with CVE-2017-14520?
CVE-2017-14520 is associated with a potential attack that may be executed through maliciously crafted PDF files.
Is CVE-2017-14520 a denial-of-service vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2017-14520 could be exploited to trigger a denial-of-service condition due to the floating point exception in Poppler.
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