REDHAT-BUG-2231520: Medium severity poppler data vulnerability
Published Aug 11, 2023
·Updated
An issue was discovered in freedesktop poppler version 20.12.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) via crafted .pdf file to FoFiType1C::convertToType1 function.
References:
https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/-/issues/1016
Affected Software
1 affected component
Freedesktop poppler
Event History
Aug 11, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2231520?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2231520 is classified as a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability.
2
What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2231520?
REDHAT-BUG-2231520 affects the freedesktop poppler version 20.12.1.
3
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2231520?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2231520, update the freedesktop poppler to the latest version or apply relevant patches.
4
What is the impact of exploiting REDHAT-BUG-2231520?
Exploiting REDHAT-BUG-2231520 can allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service, leading to application crashes.
5
Are there any known exploits for REDHAT-BUG-2231520?
Currently, there are no publicly known exploits specifically targeting REDHAT-BUG-2231520.