CVE-2017-9776: Integer Overflow

Published Jun 22, 2017
·
Updated

Integer overflow leading to Heap buffer overflow in JBIG2Stream.cc in pdftocairo in Poppler before 0.56 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted PDF document.

Other sources

Integer overflow leading to Heap buffer overflow in JBIG2Stream.cc in Poppler allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted PDF document.

Upstream issue:

https://bugs.freedesktop.org/showbug.cgi?id=101541

Upstream patch:

https://cgit.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/commit/?id=a3a98a6d83dfbf49f565f5aa2d7c07153a7f62fc

Red Hat

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
debian/poppler
0.71.0-50.71.0-5+deb10u320.09.0-3.1+deb11u122.12.0-2
Freedesktop poppler<=0.55.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.5
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=7.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=7.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0

Event History

Jun 22, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Jun 29, 2017
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:36 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9776?

CVE-2017-9776 has been classified as a vulnerability with the potential to cause a denial of service and possibly other unspecified impacts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-9776?

To fix CVE-2017-9776, update the Poppler package to versions 0.71.0-5 or later, as recommended by your operating system vendor.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-9776?

CVE-2017-9776 is an integer overflow vulnerability that leads to a heap buffer overflow.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2017-9776?

CVE-2017-9776 affects versions of the Poppler library prior to 0.56, and various distributions of Debian and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

5

Can CVE-2017-9776 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-9776 can be exploited remotely through a crafted PDF document.

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