CVE-2018-18651

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.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:xpdfreader:xpdf:4.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 03:56

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () https://forum.xpdfreader.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=41219&p=41747#p41747 - Exploit, Third Party Advisory () 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


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Products Affected

xpdfreader

  • xpdf
CWE
CWE-834

Excessive Iteration