REDHAT-BUG-1691724
First published: Fri Mar 22 2019(Updated: )
PDFDoc::markObject in PDFDoc.cc in Poppler 0.74.0 mishandles dict marking, leading to stack consumption in the function Dict::find() located at Dict.cc, which can (for example) be triggered by passing a crafted pdf file to the pdfunite binary. Reference: <a href="https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/issues/741">https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/issues/741</a> Upstream commit: <a href="https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/commit/fada09a2ccc11a3a1d308e810f1336d8df6011fd">https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/commit/fada09a2ccc11a3a1d308e810f1336d8df6011fd</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Poppler Utilities | =0.74.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/issues/741
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/commit/fada09a2ccc11a3a1d308e810f1336d8df6011fd
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1691725
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2713
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2019-9903
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1691724
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1691724?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1691724 is classified as critical due to potential stack consumption leading to denial of service.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1691724?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1691724, upgrade Poppler to version 0.74.1 or later where the vulnerability is addressed.
What versions of Poppler are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1691724?
Poppler version 0.74.0 is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1691724.
How can REDHAT-BUG-1691724 be exploited?
REDHAT-BUG-1691724 can be exploited by processing a crafted PDF file using the pdfunite binary.
What components are involved in the vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-1691724?
The vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-1691724 involves the PDFDoc::markObject function and Dict::find() method in Poppler.
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