CVE-2018-19059
UnknownEPSS 2.06%
Last modified
CVE-2018-19059 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Poppler 0.71.0. There is a out-of-bounds read in EmbFile::save2 in FileSpec.cc, will lead to denial of service, as demonstrated by utils/pdfdetach.cc not validating embedded files before save attempts.. EPSS estimates a 2.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Poppler 0.71.0. There is a out-of-bounds read in EmbFile::save2 in FileSpec.cc, will lead to denial of service, as demonstrated by utils/pdfdetach.cc not validating embedded files before save attempts.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freedesktop | Poppler | 0.71.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.10 |
References
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/issues/661Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3837-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/issues/661Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3837-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-19059?
An issue was discovered in Poppler 0.71.0. There is a out-of-bounds read in EmbFile::save2 in FileSpec.cc, will lead to denial of service, as demonstrated by utils/pdfdetach.cc not validating embedded files before save attempts.
How severe is CVE-2018-19059?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-19059 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19059?
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-2018-19059?
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