CVE-2018-18651
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CVE-2018-18651 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Xpdf 4.00. catalog->getNumPages() in AcroForm.cc allows attackers to launch a denial of service (hang caused by large loop) via a specific pdf file, as demonstrated by pdftohtml. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Xpdf 4.00. catalog->getNumPages() in AcroForm.cc allows attackers to launch a denial of service (hang caused by large loop) via a specific pdf file, as demonstrated by pdftohtml. This is mainly caused by a large number after the /Count field in the file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xpdfreader | Xpdf | 4.00 |
References
- https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=41219&p=41747#p41747Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/152005Third Party Advisory
- https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=41219&p=41747#p41747Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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