Poppler 0.54.0 Object.cc Object::initArray release of resource

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Poppler 0.54.0. The impacted element is the function Object::initArray of the file Object.cc. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-9408. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Poppler 0.54.0 (Document Reader Software). This vulnerability affects the function Object::initArray of the file Object.cc. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-772. The product does not release a resource after its effective lifetime has ended, i.e., after the resource is no longer needed. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

In Poppler 0.54.0, a memory leak vulnerability was found in the function Object::initArray in Object.cc, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.

The bug was discovered 04/24/2017. The weakness was shared 06/02/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at bugs.freedesktop.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-9408. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 39 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 101633 (Fedora 26 : poppler (2017-5112220e59)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 196844 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Poppler Vulnerabilities (USN-3350-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (101633). The entries VDB-101872, VDB-102021, VDB-102761 and VDB-102762 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Release of resource
CWE: CWE-772 / CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 101633
Nessus Name: Fedora 26 : poppler (2017-5112220e59)
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OpenVAS ID: 867773
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for poppler FEDORA-2017-7eaec3353d
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04/24/2017 +17046 days 🔍
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06/05/2017 +3 days 🔍
07/16/2017 +41 days 🔍
07/17/2017 +1 days 🔍
05/25/2020 +1043 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugs.freedesktop.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-9408 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9408
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-101944

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/05/2017 09:43
Updated: 05/25/2020 18:33
Changes: 06/05/2017 09:43 (74), 05/25/2020 18:33 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:8A7:103

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