CVE-2018-8102: Medium severity Xpdfreader Xpdf vulnerability
Published Mar 14, 2018
·Updated
The JBIG2MMRDecoder::getBlackCode function in JBIG2Stream.cc in xpdf 4.00 allows attackers to launch denial of service (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
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8102?
CVE-2018-8102 has a severity rating of medium as it allows attackers to cause a denial of service via buffer over-read.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-8102?
To fix CVE-2018-8102, update to a later version of Xpdf that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2018-8102?
CVE-2018-8102 affects Xpdf version 4.00.
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What kind of attacks can CVE-2018-8102 enable?
CVE-2018-8102 can enable denial of service attacks that may lead to application crashes.
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Can CVE-2018-8102 be exploited through PDF files?
Yes, CVE-2018-8102 can be exploited by attackers using specially crafted PDF files.