Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the ABWOutputDev::endWord function in poppler/ABWOutputDev.cc in Poppler (aka libpoppler) 0.10.6, 0.12.0, and possibly other versions, as used by the Abiword pdftoabw utility, allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Poppler | Poppler | 0.10.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=534680Exploit
- http://bugs.freedesktop.org/attachment.cgi?id=30599&action=editPatch
- http://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=23074Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37333Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1941
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:175
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36976
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3227Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54215
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=534680Exploit
- http://bugs.freedesktop.org/attachment.cgi?id=30599&action=editPatch
- http://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=23074Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37333Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1941
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:175
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3938?
CVE-2009-3938 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in the ABWOutputDev::endWord function in poppler/ABWOutputDev.cc in Poppler (aka libpoppler) 0.10.6, 0.12.0, and possibly other versions, as used by the Abiword pdftoabw utility, allow...
How severe is CVE-2009-3938?
CVE-2009-3938 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-2009-3938?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Poppler Poppler.