CVE-2018-8101: Medium severity Xpdfreader Xpdf vulnerability
Published 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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Xpdfreader Xpdf=4.00
Event History
Mar 14, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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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.
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What type of attack does CVE-2018-8101 facilitate?
CVE-2018-8101 facilitates a denial of service attack via a specially crafted PDF file.
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Which software is affected by CVE-2018-8101?
CVE-2018-8101 affects xpdf version 4.00.
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What specific function is vulnerable in CVE-2018-8101?
The vulnerability in CVE-2018-8101 is found in the JPXStream::inverseTransformLevel function.