CVE-2009-3603: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 2, 2009
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Updated

Integer overflow in the SplashBitmap::SplashBitmap function in Xpdf 3.x before 3.02pl4 and Poppler before 0.12.1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information. NOTE: this issue reportedly exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2009-1188.

Other sources

Integer overflow was discovered in SplashBitmap::SplashBitmap when computing memory allocation requirements. This issue was previously reported as CVE-2009-1188 / bug #495907 and addressed in poppler via gmalloc -> gmallocn change via: http://cgit.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/commit/?id=9cf2325fb2

However, such fix is not sufficient, as overflow can occur even during rowSize calculation.

Splash output device is not present in xpdf 2.x, it's also not in the xpdf code embedded in CUPS or tetex.

Red Hat

Affected Software

58 affected components
Poppler Poppler=0.7.3
Poppler Poppler=0.3.2
Poppler Poppler=0.10.3
Poppler Poppler=0.4.0
Poppler Poppler=0.9.3
Poppler Poppler=0.10.1
Poppler Poppler=0.10.0
Poppler Poppler=0.10.7
Poppler Poppler=0.7.1
Poppler Poppler=0.6.1
Poppler Poppler=0.3.1
Poppler Poppler=0.11.3
Poppler Poppler=0.10.6
Foolabs Xpdf=3.02pl3
Poppler Poppler=0.5.2
Poppler Poppler=0.6.0
Poppler Poppler=0.3.3
Poppler Poppler=0.4.2
Poppler Poppler=0.10.4
Poppler Poppler=0.9.2
Poppler Poppler=0.6.4
Poppler Poppler=0.1.2
Poppler Poppler=0.8.0
Poppler Poppler=0.11.2
Poppler Poppler=0.8.3
Poppler Poppler=0.7.0
Poppler Poppler=0.7.2
Poppler Poppler=0.5.0
Poppler Poppler=0.8.6
Poppler Poppler=0.5.9
Poppler Poppler=0.6.3
Poppler Poppler=0.2.0
Poppler Poppler=0.8.4
Poppler Poppler=0.5.4
Foolabs Xpdf=3.02pl1
Poppler Poppler=0.1.1
Poppler Poppler=0.9.0
Poppler Poppler=0.4.1
Poppler Poppler=0.5.3
Poppler Poppler=0.4.4
Poppler Poppler=0.8.7
Poppler Poppler=0.9.1
Poppler Poppler=0.3.0
Poppler Poppler=0.11.0
Poppler Poppler=0.1
Poppler Poppler=0.6.2
Foolabs Xpdf=3.02pl2
Poppler Poppler=0.10.2
Poppler Poppler=0.4.3
Poppler Poppler=0.8.1
Poppler Poppler=0.5.1
Poppler Poppler<=0.12.0
Poppler Poppler=0.8.2
Poppler Poppler=0.11.1
Poppler Poppler=0.10.5
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=3.00
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=3.01
Glyphandcog Xpdfreader=3.02

Event History

Oct 2, 2009
Data Sourced
01:51 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 21, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3603?

CVE-2009-3603 has a severity rating that indicates it could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-3603?

To mitigate CVE-2009-3603, users should upgrade to Xpdf version 3.02pl4 or higher, or to Poppler version 0.12.1 or higher.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2009-3603?

CVE-2009-3603 affects Xpdf versions before 3.02pl4 and Poppler versions before 0.12.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-3603?

CVE-2009-3603 is an integer overflow vulnerability leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.

5

Can CVE-2009-3603 be exploited through any file type?

Yes, CVE-2009-3603 can be exploited through specially crafted PDF documents.

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