CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-8103

First published: Wed 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.

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-2018-8103?

    CVE-2018-8103 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-8103?

    To fix CVE-2018-8103, update to the latest version of Xpdf that addresses this vulnerability.

  • 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.

  • Which versions of Xpdf are affected by CVE-2018-8103?

    CVE-2018-8103 affects Xpdf version 4.00.

  • 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.

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