RHSA-2009:0431: Important: kdegraphics security update
The kdegraphics packages contain applications for the K DesktopEnvironment, including KPDF, a viewer for Portable Document Format (PDF)files.Multiple integer overflow flaws were found in KPDF's JBIG2 decoder. Anattacker could create a malicious PDF file that would cause KPDF to crashor, potentially, execute arbitrary code when opened. (CVE-2009-0147,CVE-2009-1179)Multiple buffer overflow flaws were found in KPDF's JBIG2 decoder. Anattacker could create a malicious PDF file that would cause KPDF to crashor, potentially, execute arbitrary code when opened. (CVE-2009-0146,CVE-2009-1182)Multiple flaws were found in KPDF's JBIG2 decoder that could lead to thefreeing of arbitrary memory. An attacker could create a malicious PDF filethat would cause KPDF to crash or, potentially, execute arbitrary code whenopened. (CVE-2009-0166, CVE-2009-1180)Multiple input validation flaws were found in KPDF's JBIG2 decoder. Anattacker could create a malicious PDF file that would cause KPDF to crashor, potentially, execute arbitrary code when opened. (CVE-2009-0800)Multiple denial of service flaws were found in KPDF's JBIG2 decoder. Anattacker could create a malicious PDF that would cause KPDF to crash whenopened. (CVE-2009-0799, CVE-2009-1181, CVE-2009-1183)Red Hat would like to thank Braden Thomas and Drew Yao of the Apple ProductSecurity team, and Will Dormann of the CERT/CC for responsibly reportingthese flaws.Users are advised to upgrade to these updated packages, which containbackported patches to resolve these issues.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2009:0431?
The severity of RHSA-2009:0431 is classified as moderate due to multiple integer overflow vulnerabilities in the KPDF JBIG2 decoder.
How do I fix RHSA-2009:0431?
To fix RHSA-2009:0431, you should upgrade the kdegraphics and kdegraphics-devel packages to the specified fixed versions 3.5.4-12.el5_3 or 3.3.1-13.el4.
Which applications are affected by RHSA-2009:0431?
Applications affected by RHSA-2009:0431 include KPDF, a PDF viewer included in the kdegraphics package.
Can an attacker exploit RHSA-2009:0431?
Yes, an attacker can exploit RHSA-2009:0431 by creating a malicious PDF file that triggers the integer overflow vulnerabilities.
What are the affected software versions for RHSA-2009:0431?
The affected software versions for RHSA-2009:0431 include kdegraphics versions prior to 3.5.4-12.el5_3 and 3.3.1-13.el4.