Slackware Linux update for poppler



Risk Critical
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-30860
CWE-ID CWE-190
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
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Vendor Slackware

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.

1) Integer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU56067

Risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1: 8.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30860

CWE-ID: CWE-190 - Integer overflow

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow when processing PDF files within the CoreGraphics component. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Note, the vulnerability is being active exploited in-the-wild via the FORCEDENTRY tool against Bahraini activists.

Mitigation

Update the affected package poppler.

Vulnerable software versions

Slackware Linux: 15.0

poppler: before 21.12.0

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2022&m=slackware-security.337810


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.



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