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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2018-8100

The JPXStream::readTilePart function in JPXStream.cc in xpdf 4.00 allows attackers to launch denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other imp...

Vulnerability Description

The JPXStream::readTilePart function in JPXStream.cc in xpdf 4.00 allows attackers to launch denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a specific pdf file, as demonstrated by pdftohtml.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
XpdfreaderXpdf4.00

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-8100?

CVE-2018-8100 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The JPXStream::readTilePart function in JPXStream.cc in xpdf 4.00 allows attackers to launch denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other imp...

How severe is CVE-2018-8100?

CVE-2018-8100 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-8100?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xpdfreader Xpdf.