CVE-2018-18020

qpdf: recursive calls can lead to a DoS in libqpdf/QPDFWriter.cc

Published Oct 6, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 3.3 Low EPSS 1.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
In QPDF 8.2.1, in libqpdf/QPDFWriter.cc, QPDFWriter::unparseObject and QPDFWriter::unparseChild have recursive calls for a long time, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3548-1 qpdf security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-9759 In QPDF 8.2.1, in libqpdf/QPDFWriter.cc, QPDFWriter::unparseObject and QPDFWriter::unparseChild have recursive calls for a long time, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5026-1 QPDF vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5026-2 QPDF vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 11:01 AM
Reserved
Oct 6, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 6, 2018, 2:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:46 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Oct 6, 2018, 12:00 AM