CVE-2018-16646
UnknownEPSS 2.88%
Last modified
CVE-2018-16646 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Poppler 0.68.0, the Parser::getObj() function in Parser.cc may cause infinite recursion via a crafted file. A remote attacker can leverage this for a DoS attack.. EPSS estimates a 2.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Poppler 0.68.0, the Parser::getObj() function in Parser.cc may cause infinite recursion via a crafted file. A remote attacker can leverage this for a DoS attack.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freedesktop | Poppler | 0.68.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.10 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1622951Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/10/msg00024.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00040.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/12/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3837-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3837-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1622951Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/10/msg00024.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00040.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/12/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3837-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3837-2/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-16646?
In Poppler 0.68.0, the Parser::getObj() function in Parser.cc may cause infinite recursion via a crafted file. A remote attacker can leverage this for a DoS attack.
How severe is CVE-2018-16646?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16646 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16646?
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-2018-16646?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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