CVE-2022-27337

Name: CVE-2022-27337
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-05T19:15:07.83+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.45%

70.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/KOTDUXJOKDYO4I7MKHLT5NBGTN5E7FHQ/
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://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/KOTDUXJOKDYO4I7MKHLT5NBGTN5E7FHQ/
https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5224Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 5, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-27337?

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Source: NVD / NIST