RHSA-2009:1503: Important: gpdf security update
First published: Thu Oct 15 2009(Updated: )
GPdf is a viewer for Portable Document Format (PDF) files.<br>Multiple integer overflow flaws were found in GPdf. An attacker could<br>create a malicious PDF file that would cause GPdf to crash or, potentially,<br>execute arbitrary code when opened. (CVE-2009-0791, CVE-2009-1188,<br>CVE-2009-3604, CVE-2009-3608, CVE-2009-3609)<br>Red Hat would like to thank Adam Zabrocki for reporting the CVE-2009-3604<br>issue, and Chris Rohlf for reporting the CVE-2009-3608 issue.<br>Users are advised to upgrade to this updated package, which contains a<br>backported patch to correct these issues.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/gpdf | <2.8.2-7.7.2.el4_8.5 | 2.8.2-7.7.2.el4_8.5 |
| redhat/gpdf | <2.8.2-7.7.2.el4_8.5 | 2.8.2-7.7.2.el4_8.5 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=491840
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=495907
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=526637
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=526893
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=526911
- http://www.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/#important
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009:1503 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2009:1503?
The severity of RHSA-2009:1503 is classified as critical due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix RHSA-2009:1503?
To fix RHSA-2009:1503, you should update the GPdf package to version 2.8.2-7.7.2.el4_8.5.
What are the vulnerabilities associated with RHSA-2009:1503?
RHSA-2009:1503 addresses multiple integer overflow vulnerabilities, including CVE-2009-0791 and CVE-2009-1188.
Who is affected by RHSA-2009:1503?
Users of GPdf versions prior to 2.8.2-7.7.2.el4_8.5 are at risk from the vulnerabilities outlined in RHSA-2009:1503.
Can RHSA-2009:1503 lead to a system compromise?
Yes, RHSA-2009:1503 can potentially lead to system compromise through execution of arbitrary code.
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