CVE-2020-36024: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Fri 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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+ |
| freedesktop poppler | =20.12.1 | |
| =20.12.1 | ||
| debian/poppler | <=0.71.0-5<=20.09.0-3.1+deb11u1 | 0.71.0-5+deb10u3 22.12.0-2 |
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Reference Links
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/-/issues/1016
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/08/msg00017.html
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2020-36024
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2020-36024
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6299-1
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-36024
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2020-36024
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-36024
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/-/merge_requests/748
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/-/commit/3cc28b66132e66ed2dfe13a9a285ac41ac7267d5
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2979
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2231520
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How severe is CVE-2020-36024?
CVE-2020-36024 has a severity rating of 5.5 (Medium).
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.
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).
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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