SB2024072501 - Ubuntu update for poppler



SB2024072501 - Ubuntu update for poppler

Published: July 25, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024072501
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 4
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 25% Medium 25% Low 50%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 4 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-6239)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the Pdfinfo utility. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


2) Remote code execution (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8981)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) PLAT due to unspecified condition . A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code ans compromise the vulnerable system.


3) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8982)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) PLAT due to improper authentication. A remote attacker can bypass authentication and gain access to important data.


4) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8980)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) PLAT due to an unspecified condition. A remote attacker can gain access to arbitrary data that can be used to conduct further attacks.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.