CVE-2020-18839
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.57%
Last modified
CVE-2020-18839 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer Overflow vulnerability in HtmlOutputDev::page in poppler 0.75.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in HtmlOutputDev::page in poppler 0.75.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freedesktop | Poppler | 0.75.0 |
References
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/issues/742Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/issues/742Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-18839?
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in HtmlOutputDev::page in poppler 0.75.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2020-18839?
CVE-2020-18839 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-18839?
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.
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