REDHAT-BUG-1665263
First published: Thu Jan 10 2019(Updated: )
A flaw was found in Poppler 0.72.0. A reachable Object::dictLookup assertion in FileSpec class in FileSpec.cc file allows attackers to cause a denial of service due to the lack of a check for the dict data type. References: <a href="https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/issues/704">https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/issues/704</a> Upstream Patch: <a href="https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/commit/de0c0b8324e776f0b851485e0fc9622fc35695b7">https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/commit/de0c0b8324e776f0b851485e0fc9622fc35695b7</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Poppler Utilities |
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Reference Links
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/issues/704
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/commit/de0c0b8324e776f0b851485e0fc9622fc35695b7
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1665265
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1665264
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2022
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2018-20650
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2713
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1665263
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1665263?
REDHAT-BUG-1665263 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1665263?
To resolve REDHAT-BUG-1665263, update Poppler to the latest version that contains the fix.
What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1665263?
REDHAT-BUG-1665263 affects Poppler version 0.72.0.
Can REDHAT-BUG-1665263 be exploited remotely?
Yes, REDHAT-BUG-1665263 can potentially be exploited by attackers remotely.
What type of issue does REDHAT-BUG-1665263 represent?
REDHAT-BUG-1665263 represents a flaw in data type checking in the Poppler library.
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