CVE-2018-8106: Medium severity Xpdfreader Xpdf vulnerability
Published Mar 14, 2018
·Updated
The JPXStream::readTilePartData 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.
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-2018-8106?
CVE-2018-8106 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
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How do I fix CVE-2018-8106?
To mitigate CVE-2018-8106, update xpdf to a more recent version or apply any available patches.
3
What types of attacks can be executed using CVE-2018-8106?
CVE-2018-8106 allows attackers to trigger a heap-based buffer over-read causing application crashes.
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Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-8106?
CVE-2018-8106 affects xpdf version 4.00.
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Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-8106?
A workaround for CVE-2018-8106 may involve avoiding the use of untrusted PDF files with the affected xpdf version.