CVE-2006-0301 Memory corruption in n/a
Heap-based buffer overflow in xpdf allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted PDF images.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2006-0301?
CVE-2006-0301 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Jan 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Splash.cc in xpdf, as used in other products such as (1) poppler, (2) kdegraphics, (3) gpdf, (4) pdfkit.framework, and others, allows attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted splash images that produce certain values that exceed the width or height of the associated bitmap.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0301?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (20)
kdegraphics Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as | All versions | 7:3.3.1-3.7 |
kdegraphics-debuginfo Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as | All versions | 7:3.3.1-3.7 |
kdegraphics-devel Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as | All versions | 7:3.3.1-3.7 |
xpdf Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as | All versions | 1:3.00-11.12 |
xpdf-debuginfo Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as | All versions | 1:3.00-11.12 |
kdegraphics Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop | All versions | 7:3.3.1-3.7 |
kdegraphics-debuginfo Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop | All versions | 7:3.3.1-3.7 |
kdegraphics-devel Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop | All versions | 7:3.3.1-3.7 |
xpdf Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop | All versions | 1:3.00-11.12 |
xpdf-debuginfo Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop | All versions | 1:3.00-11.12 |
kdegraphics Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es | All versions | 7:3.3.1-3.7 |
kdegraphics-debuginfo Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es | All versions | 7:3.3.1-3.7 |
kdegraphics-devel Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es | All versions | 7:3.3.1-3.7 |
xpdf Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es | All versions | 1:3.00-11.12 |
xpdf-debuginfo Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es | All versions | 1:3.00-11.12 |
kdegraphics Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws | All versions | 7:3.3.1-3.7 |
kdegraphics-debuginfo Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws | All versions | 7:3.3.1-3.7 |
kdegraphics-devel Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws | All versions | 7:3.3.1-3.7 |
xpdf Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws | All versions | 1:3.00-11.12 |
xpdf-debuginfo Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws | All versions | 1:3.00-11.12 |
Products include Xpdf Xpdf.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0301?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2006-0301 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-0301 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2006-0301, DSA-971-1, DSA-972-1, DSA-974-1, DSA-998-1, GHSA-rj3h-g34f-3227 and 2 more.