CVE-2017-14928: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Sat Sep 30 2017(Updated: )
In Poppler 0.59.0, a NULL Pointer Dereference exists in AnnotRichMedia::Configuration::Configuration in Annot.cc via a crafted PDF document.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Poppler Data | =0.59.0 | |
| Debian | =9.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-14928?
CVE-2017-14928 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14928?
To fix CVE-2017-14928, you should update Poppler to a version that is patched against this vulnerability.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-14928?
The impact of CVE-2017-14928 is that it can lead to a NULL pointer dereference, causing applications to crash when processing specially crafted PDF documents.
Which software is affected by CVE-2017-14928?
CVE-2017-14928 affects Poppler version 0.59.0 and Debian version 9.0.
Can CVE-2017-14928 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-14928 can potentially be exploited remotely if a user opens a malicious PDF document.
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- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/freedesktop
- canonical/poppler data
- version/poppler data/0.59.0
- vendor/debian
- canonical/debian
- version/debian/9.0