REDHAT-BUG-1665259
First published: Thu Jan 10 2019(Updated: )
A flaw was found in Poppler 0.72.0. A reachable Object::getString assertion allows attackers to cause a denial of service due to construction of invalid rich media annotation assets in the AnnotRichMedia class in Annot.c. References: <a href="https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/issues/703">https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/issues/703</a> Upstream Patch: <a href="https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/merge_requests/146">https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/merge_requests/146</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Poppler Utilities |
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Reference Links
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/issues/703
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/merge_requests/146
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1665261
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1665260
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2713
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2018-20551
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1665259
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1665259?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1665259 is classified as critical due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1665259?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1665259, update Poppler to the latest version where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1665259?
Poppler version 0.72.0 and possibly earlier versions are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1665259.
What type of attack is possible with REDHAT-BUG-1665259?
REDHAT-BUG-1665259 allows attackers to perform a denial of service attack by exploiting invalid rich media annotations.
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1665259?
Currently, there are no documented workarounds for REDHAT-BUG-1665259 aside from applying the software update.
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