Vulnerability Description
The FormWidgetChoice::loadDefaults function in Poppler before 0.10.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a PDF file with an invalid Form Opt entry.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Poppler | Poppler | <= 0.10.3 |
References
- http://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=19790
- http://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/poppler/2009-January/004406.htmlExploit
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-07/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33853Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35685
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37114
- http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2009-0059
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1941
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/02/13/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/02/19/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502761/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33749
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-850-1
- http://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=19790
- http://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/poppler/2009-January/004406.htmlExploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0755?
CVE-2009-0755 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The FormWidgetChoice::loadDefaults function in Poppler before 0.10.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a PDF file with an invalid Form Opt entry.
How severe is CVE-2009-0755?
CVE-2009-0755 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0755?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Poppler Poppler.