https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2025/q3/37: GHSL-2025-054: Use After Fe (UAF) in Poppler - CVE-2025-52886
Published Jul 12, 2025
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Affected Software
1 affected component
Freedesktop poppler
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of GHSL-2025-054: Use After Free (UAF) in Poppler - CVE-2025-52886?
The severity of GHSL-2025-054 is not considered high due to its low exploitability based on the integer overflow triggering time.
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How do I fix GHSL-2025-054: Use After Free (UAF) in Poppler - CVE-2025-52886?
To fix GHSL-2025-054, update to the latest version of Freedesktop Poppler that addresses this vulnerability.
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What systems are affected by GHSL-2025-054: Use After Free (UAF) in Poppler - CVE-2025-52886?
GHSL-2025-054 affects systems running Freedesktop Poppler versions that have not implemented the necessary patches.
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Are there any known exploits for GHSL-2025-054: Use After Free (UAF) in Poppler - CVE-2025-52886?
There are currently no confirmed exploits for GHSL-2025-054, as it is deemed difficult to exploit in practical scenarios.
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What are the potential impacts of GHSL-2025-054: Use After Free (UAF) in Poppler - CVE-2025-52886?
The potential impacts include application crashes and possible arbitrary code execution, albeit with low risk of practical exploitation.