CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-18455

First published: Thu Oct 18 2018(Updated: )

The GfxImageColorMap class in GfxState.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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Xpdfreader Xpdf=4.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2018-18455.

  • What is the severity rating of CVE-2018-18455?

    CVE-2018-18455 has a severity rating of 5.5, which is considered medium.

  • How does CVE-2018-18455 affect Xpdf?

    CVE-2018-18455 affects Xpdf version 4.00.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-18455?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-18455 by using a crafted PDF file, as demonstrated by pdftoppm.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-18455?

    To mitigate CVE-2018-18455, it is recommended to update Xpdf to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

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