CVE-2018-16368: Medium severity xpdf vulnerability
Published Sep 3, 2018
·Updated
SplashXPath::strokeAdjust in splash/SplashXPath.cc in Xpdf 4.00 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read) via a crafted pdf file, as demonstrated by pdftoppm.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Xpdfreader Xpdf=4.00
Event History
Sep 3, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-16368?
CVE-2018-16368 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How can I fix CVE-2018-16368?
The recommended fix for CVE-2018-16368 is to upgrade Xpdf to version 4.01 or later.
3
What type of attack does CVE-2018-16368 facilitate?
CVE-2018-16368 allows remote attackers to exploit a heap-based buffer over-read leading to a denial of service.
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Which software is affected by CVE-2018-16368?
CVE-2018-16368 specifically affects Xpdf version 4.00.
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How is CVE-2018-16368 exploited?
CVE-2018-16368 is exploited by processing a crafted PDF file that triggers the vulnerability in the SplashXPath::strokeAdjust function.