SB2025080523 - Ubuntu update for poppler
Published: August 5, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025080523
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-52886)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when reading PDF files. A remote attacker can overflow the 32bit std::atomic_int counter, trigger memory corruption and potentially compromise the affected system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.