Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the JBIG2 decoder in Xpdf 3.02pl2 and earlier, CUPS 1.3.9 and earlier, Poppler before 0.10.6, and other products allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Foolabs | Xpdf | 0.5a |
| Glyphandcog | Xpdfreader | <= 3.02 |
| Poppler | Poppler | <= 0.10.5 |
| Apple | Cups | <= 1.3.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Jun/msg00005.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/jun/msg00002.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-04/msg00011.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-05/msg00000.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-07/msg00002.html
- http://poppler.freedesktop.org/releases.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-0458.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34291Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34481Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34746Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34755Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34756Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34852Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34959Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34963Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1179?
CVE-2009-1179 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Integer overflow in the JBIG2 decoder in Xpdf 3.02pl2 and earlier, CUPS 1.3.9 and earlier, Poppler before 0.10.6, and other products allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF...
How severe is CVE-2009-1179?
CVE-2009-1179 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1179?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Foolabs Xpdf, Glyphandcog Xpdfreader, Poppler Poppler, Apple Cups.