CVE-2022-27337
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.45%
Last modified
CVE-2022-27337 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A logic error in the Hints::Hints function of Poppler v22.03.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PDF file.. EPSS estimates a 1.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A logic error in the Hints::Hints function of Poppler v22.03.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PDF file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freedesktop | Poppler | 22.03.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 36 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/-/issues/1230Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/-/issues/1230#note_1372177Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/09/msg00030.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5224Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/-/issues/1230Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/-/issues/1230#note_1372177Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/09/msg00030.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5224Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-27337?
A logic error in the Hints::Hints function of Poppler v22.03.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PDF file.
How severe is CVE-2022-27337?
CVE-2022-27337 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27337?
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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