Freedesktop Poppler up to 26.08.0 splash/SplashClip.cc SplashClip::clipToPath integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Freedesktop Poppler up to 26.08.0. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function SplashClip::clipToPath of the file splash/SplashClip.cc. Performing a manipulation results in integer overflow. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-102621. The attack is only possible with local access. Additionally, an exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Freedesktop Poppler up to 26.08.0. This affects the function SplashClip::clipToPath of the file splash/SplashClip.cc. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. This is going to have an impact on availability.

It is possible to read the advisory at gitlab.freedesktop.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-102621. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 26.09.0 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 323c91036d99926a8b90dc14329f7b40aece22f8 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at gitlab.freedesktop.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Poppler 26.09.0
Patch: 323c91036d99926a8b90dc14329f7b40aece22f8

Timelineinfo

09/29/2026 Advisory disclosed
09/29/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/29/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 1763
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2026-102621 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-102621
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-411411
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 09/29/2026 16:35
Changes: 09/29/2026 16:35 (61)
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Submitter: r1ck99
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #942349: freedesktop.org Poppler 26.07.0 Integer Overflow (by r1ck99)

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