Poppler 0.13.0/0.13.1/0.13.2 DCTStream.cc input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Poppler 0.13.0/0.13.1/0.13.2. It has been declared as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file DCTStream.cc. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2010-5110. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Poppler 0.13.0/0.13.1/0.13.2 (Document Reader Software). Affected is some unknown processing of the file DCTStream.cc. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

DCTStream.cc in Poppler before 0.13.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted PDF file.

The weakness was released 08/29/2014 as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). The advisory is shared for download at cgit.freedesktop.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2010-5110 since 04/30/2012. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 76139 (SuSE 11.3 Security Update : poppler (SAT Patch Number 9284)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 167226 (SUSE Enterprise Linux Security Update for poppler (SUSE-SU-2014:0817-1)).

Upgrading to version 0.13.0 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at cgit.freedesktop.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (76139), SecurityFocus (BID 63001†), Secunia (SA59857†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-45535†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 76139
Nessus Name: SuSE 11.3 Security Update : poppler (SAT Patch Number 9284)
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Upgrade: Poppler 0.13.0
Patch: cgit.freedesktop.org

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04/24/2010 🔍
04/24/2010 +0 days 🔍
04/30/2012 +737 days 🔍
06/19/2014 +780 days 🔍
07/20/2014 +31 days 🔍
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03/26/2015 +209 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: cgit.freedesktop.org
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2010-5110 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-5110
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-70776

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SecurityFocus: 63001 - Poppler 'DCTStream.cc' File Denial of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 59857 - SUSE update for libpoppler, Moderately Critical
Vulnerability Center: 45535 - Poppler before 0.13.0 Remote DoS via a Corrupted JPEG File in DCTStream, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/26/2015 12:07
Updated: 01/20/2025 03:20
Changes: 03/26/2015 12:07 (66), 04/05/2019 09:19 (6), 03/28/2022 17:57 (3), 01/20/2025 03:20 (16)
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