CVE-2020-36024
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.52%
Last modified
CVE-2020-36024 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in freedesktop poppler version 20.12.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) via crafted .pdf file to FoFiType1C::convertToType1 function.. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in freedesktop poppler version 20.12.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) via crafted .pdf file to FoFiType1C::convertToType1 function.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freedesktop | Poppler | 20.12.1 |
References
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/-/issues/1016Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/08/msg00017.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/-/issues/1016Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/08/msg00017.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-36024?
An issue was discovered in freedesktop poppler version 20.12.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) via crafted .pdf file to FoFiType1C::convertToType1 function.
How severe is CVE-2020-36024?
CVE-2020-36024 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36024?
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-2020-36024?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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