CVE-2020-36024: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Aug 11, 2023
·
Updated

An issue was discovered in freedesktop poppler version 20.12.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) via crafted .pdf file to FoFiType1C::convertToType1 function.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
ubuntu/poppler<21.01.0
21.01.0
ubuntu/poppler<0.62.0-2ubuntu2.14+
0.62.0-2ubuntu2.14+
ubuntu/poppler<0.86.1-0ubuntu1.3
0.86.1-0ubuntu1.3
ubuntu/poppler<0.41.0-0ubuntu1.16+
0.41.0-0ubuntu1.16+
debian/poppler<=0.71.0-5, <=20.09.0-3.1+deb11u1
0.71.0-5+deb10u322.12.0-2
Freedesktop poppler=20.12.1

Event History

Aug 11, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:51 PM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-36024?

CVE-2020-36024 is a vulnerability in freedesktop poppler version 20.12.1 that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) through a crafted .pdf file.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-36024?

CVE-2020-36024 has a severity rating of 5.5 (Medium).

3

How do I fix CVE-2020-36024 in freedesktop poppler version 20.12.1?

To fix CVE-2020-36024 in freedesktop poppler version 20.12.1, you need to update to a patched version.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-36024?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-36024 at the following references: [Reference 1](https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/-/issues/1016), [Reference 2](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/08/msg00017.html), [Reference 3](https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2020-36024).

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2020-36024?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2020-36024 is 476.

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