7.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-11033: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon May 14 2018(Updated: )

The DCTStream::readHuffSym function in Stream.cc in the DCT decoder in xpdf before 4.00 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted JPEG data.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Xpdf=4.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-11033?

    CVE-2018-11033 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service attacks, causing the application to crash.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-11033?

    To fix CVE-2018-11033, upgrade to xpdf version 4.00 or later to address the vulnerability.

  • What are the impacts of exploiting CVE-2018-11033?

    Exploiting CVE-2018-11033 can result in application crashes or potentially unspecified impacts due to crafted JPEG data.

  • Which versions of xpdf are affected by CVE-2018-11033?

    CVE-2018-11033 affects xpdf versions prior to 4.00.

  • Is CVE-2018-11033 a client-side or server-side vulnerability?

    CVE-2018-11033 is primarily a client-side vulnerability affecting applications that use the affected xpdf libraries.

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