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Xpdf Multiple Vulnerabilities
Information
Severity
Severity
Family
Family
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
Solution Type
Solution Type
Created
Created
Modified
Modified
Summary
The PDF viewer Xpdf is prone to multiple vulnerabilities on Linux systems that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Insight
Insight
- Integer overflow in Xpdf JBIG2 Decoder which allows the attacker create a malicious crafted PDF File and causes code execution. - Flaws in Xpdf JBIG2 Decoder which causes buffer overflow, freeing of arbitrary memory causing Xpdf application to crash.
Affected Software
Affected Software
Xpdf version 3.02 and prior on Linux.
Detection Method
Detection Method
This test uses the xpdf detection results and checks version of each binary found on the target system. Version 3.02 and prior will raise a security alert.
Solution
Solution
Apply Xpdf v3.02 pl3 patch.