CWE
172
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-7173

First published: Thu Feb 15 2018(Updated: )

A large loop in JBIG2Stream::readSymbolDictSeg in xpdf 4.00 allows an attacker to cause denial of service via a specific file due to inappropriate decoding.

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-2018-7173?

    CVE-2018-7173 has a severity rating that may lead to denial of service due to a large loop vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-7173?

    To fix CVE-2018-7173, update to a newer version of Xpdf that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2018-7173?

    CVE-2018-7173 specifically affects Xpdf version 4.00.

  • What is the nature of CVE-2018-7173?

    CVE-2018-7173 is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to cause denial of service through inappropriate decoding in the JBIG2Stream.

  • Can CVE-2018-7173 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2018-7173 can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted file to the target.

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