CVE-2017-9406
UnknownEPSS 1.46%
Last modified
CVE-2017-9406 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Poppler 0.54.0, a memory leak vulnerability was found in the function gmalloc in gmem.cc, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Poppler 0.54.0, a memory leak vulnerability was found in the function gmalloc in gmem.cc, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freedesktop | Poppler | 0.54.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=100775Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-17Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4079Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=100775Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-17Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4079Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-9406?
In Poppler 0.54.0, a memory leak vulnerability was found in the function gmalloc in gmem.cc, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2017-9406?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-9406 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9406?
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-2017-9406?
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