CVE-2025-50420: Medium severity Freedesktop poppler vulnerability
Published Aug 4, 2025
·Updated
An issue in the pdfseparate utility of freedesktop poppler v25.04.0 allows attackers to cause an infinite recursion via supplying a crafted PDF file. This can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS).
Affected Software
2 affected components
Freedesktop poppler
Freedesktop poppler<25.07.0
Event History
Aug 4, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-50420?
CVE-2025-50420 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a Denial of Service (DoS).
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-50420?
To fix CVE-2025-50420, update to a version of Freedesktop poppler that includes the security patch for this vulnerability.
3
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2025-50420?
CVE-2025-50420 allows attackers to exploit the pdfseparate utility, leading to infinite recursion and a Denial of Service condition.
4
Which software is affected by CVE-2025-50420?
CVE-2025-50420 affects the pdfseparate utility in Freedesktop poppler versions prior to the fix.
5
Can CVE-2025-50420 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2025-50420 can potentially be exploited remotely by supplying a crafted PDF file.