CVE-2017-9083
UnknownEPSS 1.12%
Last modified
CVE-2017-9083 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. poppler 0.54.0, as used in Evince and other products, has a NULL pointer dereference in the JPXStream::readUByte function in JPXStream.cc. For example, the perf_test utility will crash (segmentation fault) when parsing an invalid PDF file.. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
poppler 0.54.0, as used in Evince and other products, has a NULL pointer dereference in the JPXStream::readUByte function in JPXStream.cc. For example, the perf_test utility will crash (segmentation fault) when parsing an invalid PDF file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freedesktop | Poppler | 0.54.0 |
References
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=101084Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-17Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=101084Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-17Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-9083?
poppler 0.54.0, as used in Evince and other products, has a NULL pointer dereference in the JPXStream::readUByte function in JPXStream.cc. For example, the perf_test utility will crash (segmentation fault) when parsing an invalid PDF file.
How severe is CVE-2017-9083?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9083 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9083?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2017-9083?
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