CVE-2026-102620: Freedesktop Poppler FoFiTrueType.cc cvtSfnts integer overflow

Published Sep 29, 2026
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Updated

A vulnerability was determined in Freedesktop Poppler 26.06.0/26.07.0/26.08.0. This impacts the function FoFiTrueType::cvtSfnts of the file fofi/FoFiTrueType.cc. This manipulation causes integer overflow. The attack can only be executed locally. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Patch name: 245d3c6823377755f2c1d5fdddd010279c6ed94d. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Freedesktop poppler=26.06.0, =26.07.0, =26.08.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Freedesktop Poppler to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch 245d3c6823377755f2c1d5fdddd010279c6ed94d

Event History

Sep 29, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who is realistically exposed to this issue?

Only local attackers can exploit it, and exploitation requires low privileges. Systems running the affected Poppler versions are the relevant exposure scope; no remote attack path is described.

2

Is public exploit information available?

Yes. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be used, which increases the practical importance of applying the available fix despite the low severity rating.

3

What should be done to remediate the vulnerability?

Install the patch identified as 245d3c6823377755f2c1d5fdddd010279c6ed94d. The provided data does not specify an alternative mitigation if patching cannot be performed immediately.

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