CVE-2017-1000456 Integer overflow in n/a
An integer overflow in libpoppler's TextPool::addWord allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted PDF files.
- 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-2017-1000456?
CVE-2017-1000456 is a high-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 2 Jan 2018. 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
freedesktop.org libpoppler 0.60.1 fails to validate boundaries in TextPool::addWord, leading to overflow in subsequent calculations.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1000456?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Freedesktop Poppler.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000456?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2017-1000456 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1000456 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-1000456, DLA-1228-1, DSA-4097-1, GHSA-54wv-g6q8-8695, MGASA-2018-0068, MGASA-2018-0083 and 1 more.