What is the severity of USN-7426-2?

The severity of USN-7426-2 is considered high due to its potential for memory handling issues that could be exploited by attackers.

How do I fix USN-7426-2?

To fix USN-7426-2, update the affected packages to the latest versions: libpoppler73 and poppler-utils for Ubuntu 18.04 and libpoppler58 and poppler-utils for Ubuntu 16.04.

What vulnerabilities are addressed in USN-7426-2?

USN-7426-2 addresses vulnerabilities related to memory handling when opening certain PDF files, which could lead to potential attacks.

Which Ubuntu versions are affected by USN-7426-2?

USN-7426-2 affects Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS due to vulnerable versions of the poppler library.

What packages are involved in USN-7426-2?

The packages involved in USN-7426-2 are libpoppler73, libpoppler58, and poppler-utils.

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USN-7426-2

9/4/2025

USN-7426-2: poppler vulnerabilities

First published: Wed Apr 09 2025(Updated: )

USN-7426-1 fixed several vulnerabilities in poppler. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS. Original advisory details: It was discovered that poppler incorrectly handled memory when opening certain PDF files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause poppler to crash, resulting in a denial of service.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
ubuntu/libpoppler73	<0.62.0-2ubuntu2.14+esm5	0.62.0-2ubuntu2.14+esm5
Ubuntu	=18.04
All of
ubuntu/poppler-utils	<0.62.0-2ubuntu2.14+esm5	0.62.0-2ubuntu2.14+esm5
Ubuntu	=18.04
All of
ubuntu/libpoppler58	<0.41.0-0ubuntu1.16+esm6	0.41.0-0ubuntu1.16+esm6
Ubuntu	=16.04
All of
ubuntu/poppler-utils	<0.41.0-0ubuntu1.16+esm6	0.41.0-0ubuntu1.16+esm6
Ubuntu	=16.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of USN-7426-2?
The severity of USN-7426-2 is considered high due to its potential for memory handling issues that could be exploited by attackers.
How do I fix USN-7426-2?
To fix USN-7426-2, update the affected packages to the latest versions: libpoppler73 and poppler-utils for Ubuntu 18.04 and libpoppler58 and poppler-utils for Ubuntu 16.04.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in USN-7426-2?
USN-7426-2 addresses vulnerabilities related to memory handling when opening certain PDF files, which could lead to potential attacks.
Which Ubuntu versions are affected by USN-7426-2?
USN-7426-2 affects Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Ubuntu 18.04 LTS due to vulnerable versions of the poppler library.
What packages are involved in USN-7426-2?
The packages involved in USN-7426-2 are libpoppler73, libpoppler58, and poppler-utils.

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