REDHAT-BUG-1672419
First published: Mon Feb 04 2019(Updated: )
In Poppler 0.73.0, a heap-based buffer over-read (due to an integer signedness error in the XRef::getEntry function in XRef.cc) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted PDF document, as demonstrated by pdftocairo. References: <a href="https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=12797">https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=12797</a> <a href="https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/issues/717">https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/issues/717</a> Upstream Patch: <a href="https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/merge_requests/172">https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/merge_requests/172</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Poppler Data |
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=12797
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/issues/717
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/merge_requests/172
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1672421
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1672420
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2022
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2019-7310
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2713
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1672419
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1672419?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1672419 is classified as high due to the potential for remote denial of service and application crashes.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1672419?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1672419, update to a patched version of Poppler that addresses the heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability.
What impact does REDHAT-BUG-1672419 have on affected systems?
The impact of REDHAT-BUG-1672419 on affected systems includes potential application crashes and denial of service due to exploitation of the vulnerability.
Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1672419?
Users of Poppler, particularly those handling PDF documents, are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1672419.
What version of Poppler is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1672419?
Poppler version 0.73.0 is specifically identified as affected by REDHAT-BUG-1672419.
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