CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-8107

First published: Wed Mar 14 2018(Updated: )

The JPXStream::close 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Xpdf=4.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-8107?

    CVE-2018-8107 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-8107?

    To fix CVE-2018-8107, upgrade to a later version of xpdf that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2018-8107?

    CVE-2018-8107 specifically affects xpdf version 4.00.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2018-8107 enable?

    CVE-2018-8107 allows attackers to perform denial of service attacks resulting in application crashes.

  • Is CVE-2018-8107 exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2018-8107 can be exploited through specially crafted PDF files to trigger the vulnerability.

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