CVE-2017-2814

poppler: Heap-buffer overflow in DCTStream::readScan()

Published Jul 12, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 3.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
An exploitable heap overflow vulnerability exists in the image rendering functionality of Poppler 0.53.0. A specifically crafted pdf can cause an image resizing after allocation has already occurred, resulting in heap corruption which can lead to code execution. An attacker controlled PDF file can be used to trigger this vulnerability.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-11955 An exploitable heap overflow vulnerability exists in the image rendering functionality of Poppler 0.53.0. A specifically crafted pdf can cause an image resizing after allocation has already occurred, resulting in heap corruption which can lead to code execution. An attacker controlled PDF file can be used to trigger this vulnerability.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
talos
Published
Updated
Sep 16, 2024, 7:15 PM
Reserved
Dec 1, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 12, 2017, 5:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:16 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jul 7, 2017, 12:00 AM