CVE-2018-18020: Medium severity qpdf vulnerability
Published Oct 6, 2018
·Updated
In QPDF 8.2.1, in libqpdf/QPDFWriter.cc, QPDFWriter::unparseObject and QPDFWriter::unparseChild have recursive calls for a long time, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Qpdf Project Qpdf=8.2.1
Event History
Oct 6, 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-2018-18020?
CVE-2018-18020 has a severity rating that indicates a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-18020?
To fix CVE-2018-18020, you should upgrade QPDF to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-18020?
CVE-2018-18020 affects QPDF version 8.2.1.
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What type of attack does CVE-2018-18020 allow?
CVE-2018-18020 allows for denial of service attacks via crafted PDF files.
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Is CVE-2018-18020 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2018-18020 is a remote vulnerability.