CVE-2018-8107: Medium severity Xpdfreader Xpdf vulnerability
Published 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.
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-2018-8107?
CVE-2018-8107 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-8107?
To fix CVE-2018-8107, upgrade to a later version of xpdf that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-8107?
CVE-2018-8107 specifically affects xpdf version 4.00.
4
What kind of attack does CVE-2018-8107 enable?
CVE-2018-8107 allows attackers to perform denial of service attacks resulting in application crashes.
5
Is CVE-2018-8107 exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-8107 can be exploited through specially crafted PDF files to trigger the vulnerability.