CVE-2020-23804
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.89%
Last modified
CVE-2020-23804 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Uncontrolled Recursion in pdfinfo, and pdftops in poppler 0.89.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted input.. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Uncontrolled Recursion in pdfinfo, and pdftops in poppler 0.89.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted input.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freedesktop | Poppler | 0.89.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/-/issues/936Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00022.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/-/issues/936Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00022.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-23804?
Uncontrolled Recursion in pdfinfo, and pdftops in poppler 0.89.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted input.
How severe is CVE-2020-23804?
CVE-2020-23804 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23804?
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-2020-23804?
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