CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-8102

First published: Wed 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.

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-2018-8102?

    CVE-2018-8102 has a severity rating of medium as it allows attackers to cause a denial of service via buffer over-read.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-8102?

    To fix CVE-2018-8102, update to a later version of Xpdf that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2018-8102?

    CVE-2018-8102 affects Xpdf version 4.00.

  • What kind of attacks can CVE-2018-8102 enable?

    CVE-2018-8102 can enable denial of service attacks that may lead to application crashes.

  • Can CVE-2018-8102 be exploited through PDF files?

    Yes, CVE-2018-8102 can be exploited by attackers using specially crafted PDF files.

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