CVE-2018-8104: Medium severity Xpdfreader Xpdf vulnerability
Published 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.
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-2018-8104?
CVE-2018-8104 has a moderate severity level, leading to potential denial of service.
2
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.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8104?
CVE-2018-8104 is a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability in the Xpdf software.
4
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.
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In which software is CVE-2018-8104 found?
CVE-2018-8104 is found in Xpdf version 4.00.