CVE-2018-8103: Medium severity Xpdfreader Xpdf vulnerability
Published Mar 14, 2018
·Updated
The JBIG2Stream::readGenericBitmap function in JBIG2Stream.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-2018-8103?
CVE-2018-8103 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
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How do I fix CVE-2018-8103?
To fix CVE-2018-8103, update to the latest version of Xpdf that addresses this vulnerability.
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What kind of attack does CVE-2018-8103 enable?
CVE-2018-8103 enables an attacker to launch a denial of service attack through a specific PDF file.
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Which versions of Xpdf are affected by CVE-2018-8103?
CVE-2018-8103 affects Xpdf version 4.00.
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What is the impact of CVE-2018-8103 on users?
The impact of CVE-2018-8103 on users includes potential application crashes due to heap-based buffer over-reads.