CVE-2017-7515: Medium severity Freedesktop poppler vulnerability
Published Jun 6, 2017
·Updated
poppler through version 0.55.0 is vulnerable to an uncontrolled recursion in pdfunite resulting into potential denial-of-service.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Freedesktop poppler<=0.55.0
Event History
Jun 6, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7515?
CVE-2017-7515 is rated as having a high severity due to its potential to cause a denial-of-service attack.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-7515?
To fix CVE-2017-7515, update Poppler to a version newer than 0.55.0.
3
What versions of Poppler are affected by CVE-2017-7515?
Poppler versions up to and including 0.55.0 are affected by CVE-2017-7515.
4
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-7515?
CVE-2017-7515 is an uncontrolled recursion vulnerability found in the pdfunite utility of Poppler.
5
Can CVE-2017-7515 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-7515 can potentially be exploited remotely, leading to denial-of-service conditions.