CVE-2017-14975: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Oct 1, 2017
·Updated
The FoFiType1C::convertToType0 function in FoFiType1C.cc in Poppler 0.59.0 has a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability because a data structure is not initialized, which allows an attacker to launch a denial of service attack.
Affected Software
5 affected componentsFixes available
debian/poppler
0.71.0-50.71.0-5+deb10u320.09.0-3.1+deb11u122.12.0-2
Freedesktop poppler=0.59.0
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Event History
Oct 1, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-14975?
CVE-2017-14975 has a high severity due to its potential to cause a denial of service attack.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-14975?
Fix CVE-2017-14975 by upgrading to Poppler versions 0.71.0-5 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2017-14975?
CVE-2017-14975 affects Poppler version 0.59.0 and various Debian releases.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-14975?
CVE-2017-14975 is a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2017-14975 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-14975 can be exploited remotely to launch denial of service attacks.