Poppler up to 0.9.3 XRef.cc ObjectStream numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Poppler. This affects the function ObjectStream::ObjectStream of the file XRef.cc. The manipulation results in numeric error. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2009-3608. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Poppler (Document Reader Software). Affected is the function ObjectStream::ObjectStream of the file XRef.cc. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-189. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Integer overflow in the ObjectStream::ObjectStream function in XRef.cc in Xpdf 3.x before 3.02pl4 and Poppler before 0.12.1, as used in GPdf, kdegraphics KPDF, CUPS pdftops, and teTeX, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

The weakness was published 10/21/2009 by Adam Zabrocki with Red Hat as Bug 526637 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is shared for download at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2009-3608. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 12/07/2024).

The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 67944 (Oracle Linux 5 : cups (ELSA-2009-1513)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Oracle Linux Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 118118 (Fedora Update for pdfedit (FEDORA-2010-2061)).

Upgrading to version 0.10.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (53794), Tenable (67944), SecurityFocus (BID 36703†), SecurityTracker (ID 1023029†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-23766†). Similar entries are available at VDB-47894, VDB-50663, VDB-50521 and VDB-50518. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 67944
Nessus Name: Oracle Linux 5 : cups (ELSA-2009-1513)
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OpenVAS ID: 66332
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1941-1 (poppler)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Poppler 0.10.0

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10/09/2009 🔍
10/15/2009 +6 days 🔍
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10/18/2009 +3 days 🔍
10/21/2009 +3 days 🔍
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07/12/2013 +1360 days 🔍
03/18/2015 +614 days 🔍
12/07/2024 +3552 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: Bug 526637
Researcher: Adam Zabrocki
Organization: Red Hat
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2009-3608 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-3608
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-50520

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X-Force: 53794
SecurityFocus: 36703 - Xpdf Multiple Integer Overflow Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1023029
Vulnerability Center: 23766 - Xpdf 3-3.02pl3 Heap-Based Buffer Overflow via a Crafted PDF File, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 12/07/2024 21:29
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (66), 04/05/2019 09:18 (13), 08/24/2021 09:11 (3), 08/24/2021 09:16 (1), 12/07/2024 21:29 (19)
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