CVE-2017-14977
UnknownEPSS 1.99%
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CVE-2017-14977 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The FoFiTrueType::getCFFBlock function in FoFiTrueType.cc in Poppler 0.59.0 has a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability due to lack of validation of a table pointer, which allows an attacker to launch a denial of service attack.. EPSS estimates a 1.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The FoFiTrueType::getCFFBlock function in FoFiTrueType.cc in Poppler 0.59.0 has a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability due to lack of validation of a table pointer, which allows an attacker to launch a denial of service attack.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freedesktop | Poppler | 0.59.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=103045Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00023.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4079Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=103045Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00023.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4079Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-14977?
The FoFiTrueType::getCFFBlock function in FoFiTrueType.cc in Poppler 0.59.0 has a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability due to lack of validation of a table pointer, which allows an attacker to launch a denial of service attack.
How severe is CVE-2017-14977?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14977 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14977?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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