Vulnerability Description
The JBIG2Stream::readSymbolDictSeg function in Poppler before 0.10.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a PDF file that triggers a parsing error, which is not properly handled by JBIG2SymbolDict::~JBIG2SymbolDict and triggers an invalid memory dereference.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Poppler | Poppler | <= 0.10.3 |
References
- http://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=19702Exploit
- http://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/poppler/2009-January/004403.htmlExploit
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-07/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33853Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35685
- http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2009-0059
- 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://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=19702Exploit
- http://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/poppler/2009-January/004403.htmlExploit
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-07/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33853Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35685
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0756?
CVE-2009-0756 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The JBIG2Stream::readSymbolDictSeg function in Poppler before 0.10.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a PDF file that triggers a parsing error, which is not properly ha...
How severe is CVE-2009-0756?
CVE-2009-0756 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-2009-0756?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Poppler Poppler.