REDHAT-BUG-1649440
First published: Tue Nov 13 2018(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in Poppler 0.71.0. There is a out-of-bounds read in EmbFile::save2 in FileSpec.cc, will lead to denial of service, as demonstrated by utils/pdfdetach.cc not validating embedded files before save attempts. References: <a href="https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/issues/661">https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/issues/661</a> Upstream Patch: <a href="https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/merge_requests/109">https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/merge_requests/109</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Poppler Utilities |
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Reference Links
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/issues/661
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/merge_requests/109
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1649442
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1649441
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2022
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2018-19059
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1649440
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1649440?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1649440 is considered high due to the potential for denial of service.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1649440?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1649440, update Poppler to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What causes the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-1649440?
The vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-1649440 is caused by an out-of-bounds read in the Poppler library when handling embedded files.
Which versions of Poppler are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1649440?
Poppler version 0.71.0 is affected by the issue described in REDHAT-BUG-1649440.
Can REDHAT-BUG-1649440 be exploited remotely?
Yes, REDHAT-BUG-1649440 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to trigger denial of service.
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