Logic Error in Poppler Allows Denial of Service via PDF Files
CVE-2022-27337

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Freedesktop

Status
Poppler
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 May 2022
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What is CVE-2022-27337?

A logic error in the Hints::Hints function of Poppler version 22.03.0 can be exploited by attackers to create specially crafted PDF files. When processed, these files can cause a denial of service condition, disrupting the normal functioning of the system utilizing Poppler for PDF rendering. Users should be cautious and apply the necessary updates to mitigate potential exploitation of this vulnerability.

References

https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/-/issues/1230
x_refsource_MISC
https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/-/issues/1...
x_refsource_MISC
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-ann...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_FEDORA

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2022-27337 : Logic Error in Poppler Allows Denial of Service via PDF Files