CVE-2018-7453
First published: Sat Feb 24 2018(Updated: )
Infinite recursion in AcroForm::scanField in AcroForm.cc in xpdf 4.00 allows attackers to launch denial of service via a specific pdf file due to lack of loop checking, as demonstrated by pdftohtml.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Xpdf | =4.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-7453?
CVE-2018-7453 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to infinite recursion.
How does CVE-2018-7453 affect xpdf users?
CVE-2018-7453 can cause xpdf to crash or become unresponsive when processing a malicious PDF file.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7453?
To fix CVE-2018-7453, update to a version of xpdf beyond 4.00 that addresses this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-7453?
CVE-2018-7453 affects xpdf version 4.00 specifically.
What is the attack vector for CVE-2018-7453?
The attack vector for CVE-2018-7453 is via a specially crafted PDF file that triggers infinite recursion.
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- vendor/xpdfreader
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- version/xpdf/4.00