Vulnerability Description
The Page destructor in Page.cc in libpoppler in Poppler 0.8.4 and earlier deletes a pageWidgets object even if it is not initialized by a Page constructor, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Poppler | Poppler | <= 0.8.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30963
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31002
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31167
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31267
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31405
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200807-04.xml
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3977
- http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0223
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:146
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2008-007.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493980/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/494142/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30107
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020435
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2950?
CVE-2008-2950 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Page destructor in Page.cc in libpoppler in Poppler 0.8.4 and earlier deletes a pageWidgets object even if it is not initialized by a Page constructor, which allows remote attackers to execute arb...
How severe is CVE-2008-2950?
CVE-2008-2950 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2950?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Poppler Poppler.