CVE-2017-14976
First published: Mon Oct 02 2017(Updated: )
The FoFiType1C::convertToType0 function in FoFiType1C.cc in Poppler 0.59.0 has a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability if an out-of-bounds font dictionary index is encountered, which allows an attacker to launch a denial of service attack.
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 Utilities | =0.59.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =9.0 |
Remedy
https://cgit.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/commit/?id=da63c35549e8852a410946ab016a3f25ac701bdf
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=102724
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/commit/?id=da63c35549e8852a410946ab016a3f25ac701bdf
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00023.html
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4079
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=102724
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-14976
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-14976?
CVE-2017-14976 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14976?
To remediate CVE-2017-14976, upgrade Poppler to version 0.71.0 or later, or the appropriate patched version for your Debian release.
Which versions of Poppler are affected by CVE-2017-14976?
CVE-2017-14976 specifically affects Poppler version 0.59.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-14976?
CVE-2017-14976 is a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability.
Can CVE-2017-14976 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-14976 can potentially be exploited remotely to launch a denial of service attack.
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