CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2018-8104

First published: Wed Mar 14 2018(Updated: )

The BufStream::lookChar function in Stream.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-2018-8104?

    CVE-2018-8104 has a moderate severity level, leading to potential denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-8104?

    To fix CVE-2018-8104, users should upgrade to a newer version of Xpdf that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8104?

    CVE-2018-8104 is a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability in the Xpdf software.

  • What impact does CVE-2018-8104 have on my system?

    CVE-2018-8104 can cause application crashes, leading to a denial of service on affected systems.

  • In which software is CVE-2018-8104 found?

    CVE-2018-8104 is found in Xpdf version 4.00.

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