CVE-2018-8104 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

The BufStream::lookChar function in Stream.cc in xpdf 4.00 allows attackers to launch denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a specific pdf file, as demonstrated by pdftohtml.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xpdfreader	Xpdf	4.00

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=652Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=652Issue TrackingVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-8104?

CVE-2018-8104 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The BufStream::lookChar function in Stream.cc in xpdf 4.00 allows attackers to launch denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a specific pdf file, as demonstrated by ...

How severe is CVE-2018-8104?

CVE-2018-8104 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-8104?

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