CVE-2018-21009: Integer Overflow
First published: Thu Sep 05 2019(Updated: )
Poppler before 0.66.0 has an integer overflow in Parser::makeStream in Parser.cc.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/poppler | <0.76.0 | 0.76.0 |
| freedesktop poppler | <0.76.0 |
Remedy
https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/commit/0868c499a9f5f37f8df5c9fef03c37496b40fc8a
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Reference Links
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/commit/0868c499a9f5f37f8df5c9fef03c37496b40fc8a
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1753852
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1753851
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:1074
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2018-21009
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1753850
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00033.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/07/msg00018.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-21009?
CVE-2018-21009 is a vulnerability in Poppler before version 0.66.0 that allows an integer overflow in Parser::makeStream in Parser.cc.
How severe is CVE-2018-21009?
CVE-2018-21009 has a severity rating of 8.8 out of 10, indicating a high severity.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-21009?
Poppler before version 0.76.0 and freedesktop poppler up to version 0.76.0 are affected by CVE-2018-21009.
How can I fix CVE-2018-21009?
To fix CVE-2018-21009, update Poppler to version 0.76.0 or later.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) associated with CVE-2018-21009?
CVE-2018-21009 is associated with CWE-190, which is the numeric errors weakness.
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