What is the severity of CVE-2018-8105?

CVE-2018-8105 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8105?

To fix CVE-2018-8105, update Xpdf to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8105?

CVE-2018-8105 is a denial of service vulnerability caused by a heap-based buffer over-read.

Which versions of Xpdf are affected by CVE-2018-8105?

CVE-2018-8105 affects Xpdf version 4.00.

Can CVE-2018-8105 be exploited through a specific PDF file?

Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2018-8105 using a specifically crafted PDF file.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-8105

medium

5.5

CWE

125

14/3/2018

3/10/2022

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-8105

First published: Wed Mar 14 2018(Updated: )

The JPXStream::fillReadBuf function in JPXStream.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 Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Xpdf	=4.00

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Reference Links

https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=652

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8105?
CVE-2018-8105 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8105?
To fix CVE-2018-8105, update Xpdf to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8105?
CVE-2018-8105 is a denial of service vulnerability caused by a heap-based buffer over-read.
Which versions of Xpdf are affected by CVE-2018-8105?
CVE-2018-8105 affects Xpdf version 4.00.
Can CVE-2018-8105 be exploited through a specific PDF file?
Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2018-8105 using a specifically crafted PDF file.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8105?
CVE-2018-8105 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8105?
To fix CVE-2018-8105, update Xpdf to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8105?
CVE-2018-8105 is a denial of service vulnerability caused by a heap-based buffer over-read.
Which versions of Xpdf are affected by CVE-2018-8105?
CVE-2018-8105 affects Xpdf version 4.00.
Can CVE-2018-8105 be exploited through a specific PDF file?
Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2018-8105 using a specifically crafted PDF file.