CVE-2012-2142

xpdf: Insufficient sanitization of escape sequences in the error messages

Published Jan 9, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS 2.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
The error function in Error.cc in poppler before 0.21.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a PDF containing an escape sequence for a terminal emulator.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2012-2139 The error function in Error.cc in poppler before 0.21.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a PDF containing an escape sequence for a terminal emulator.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00247}

epss

{'score': 0.00397}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 7:26 PM
Reserved
Apr 4, 2012, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 9, 2020, 9:15 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:41 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Aug 9, 2013, 12:00 AM