An issue was discovered in Xpdf 4.00. catalog->getNumPages() in AcroForm.cc allows attackers to launch a denial of service (hang caused by large loop) via a specific pdf file, as demonstrated by pdftohtml. This is mainly caused by a large number after the /Count field in the file.
References
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https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=41219&p=41747#p41747 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/152005 | Third Party Advisory |
https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=41219&p=41747#p41747 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
History
21 Nov 2024, 03:56
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References | () https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=41219&p=41747#p41747 - Exploit, Third Party Advisory |
Information
Published : 2018-10-25 13:29
Updated : 2024-11-21 03:56
NVD link : CVE-2018-18651
Mitre link : CVE-2018-18651
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2018-18651
JSON object : View
Products Affected
xpdfreader
- xpdf
CWE
CWE-834
Excessive Iteration