CVE-2018-7455: Medium severity Xpdfreader Xpdf vulnerability
Published Feb 24, 2018
·Updated
An out-of-bounds read in JPXStream::readTilePart in JPXStream.cc in xpdf 4.00 allows attackers to launch denial of service via a specific pdf file, as demonstrated by pdftohtml.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Xpdfreader Xpdf=4.00
Event History
Feb 24, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-7455?
CVE-2018-7455 has a severity level that can lead to denial of service due to an out-of-bounds read in xpdf 4.00.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-7455?
To fix CVE-2018-7455, update to a patched version of xpdf that resolves the out-of-bounds read issue.
3
What type of attack can CVE-2018-7455 enable?
CVE-2018-7455 can enable denial of service attacks through specially crafted PDF files.
4
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-7455?
CVE-2018-7455 affects xpdf version 4.00.
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Is CVE-2018-7455 related to PDF file processing?
Yes, CVE-2018-7455 is specifically related to how xpdf processes PDF files, leading to potential denial of service.