CWE
125
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2018-8101

First published: Wed Mar 14 2018(Updated: )

The JPXStream::inverseTransformLevel function in JPXStream.cc in xpdf 4.00 allows attackers to launch denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a specific pdf file, as demonstrated by pdftohtml.

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-2018-8101?

    CVE-2018-8101 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to application crashes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-8101?

    To fix CVE-2018-8101, upgrade xpdf to a version later than 4.00 where this vulnerability is patched.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2018-8101 facilitate?

    CVE-2018-8101 facilitates a denial of service attack via a specially crafted PDF file.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2018-8101?

    CVE-2018-8101 affects xpdf version 4.00.

  • What specific function is vulnerable in CVE-2018-8101?

    The vulnerability in CVE-2018-8101 is found in the JPXStream::inverseTransformLevel function.

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