OSV-2021-607 Heap-buffer-overflow in TextPool::getPool

Not scored Published

A heap-buffer-overflow in TextPool::getPool allows attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code via crafted PDF files.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is OSV-2021-607?

OSV-2021-607 is a memory corruption vulnerability in poppler, published on 7 Apr 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=32952

Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow READ 8
Crash state:
TextPool::getPool
TextPage::coalesce
TextOutputDev::endPage

Which versions are affected by OSV-2021-607?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including poppler.

PackageAffectedFixed in
poppler OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2021-607?

No fix has been published for OSV-2021-607 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is OSV-2021-607 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2021-607 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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