Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Xpdf 3.02pl2 and earlier, CUPS 1.3.9, and probably other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PDF file with crafted JBIG2 symbol dictionary segments.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | xpdf | 3.02-1.4+lenny1 | — |
| Debian 13 | xpdf | 3.02-1.4+lenny1 | — |
| Debian 12 | xpdf | 3.02-1.4+lenny1 | — |
| Debian 5.0 | xpdf | 3.02-1.4+lenny1 | DSA-1790-1 |
| Debian 4.0 | xpdf | 3.01-9.1+etch6 | DSA-1790-1 |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 5 | cups +3 | 1:1.3.7-8.el5_3.4 | RHSA-2009:0429 |
| RHEL 5 | kdegraphics +1 | 7:3.5.4-12.el5_3 | RHSA-2009:0431 |
| RHEL 5 | poppler +2 | 0.5.4-4.4.el5_3.9 | RHSA-2009:0480 |
| RHEL 5 | tetex +6 | 3.0-33.8.el5_5.5 | RHSA-2010:0400 |
| RHEL 4 | cups +2 | 1:1.1.22-0.rc1.9.27.el4_7.5 | RHSA-2009:0429 |
| RHEL 4 | gpdf | 2.8.2-7.7.2.el4_7.4 | RHSA-2009:0458 |
| RHEL 4 | kdegraphics +1 | 7:3.3.1-13.el4 | RHSA-2009:0431 |
| RHEL 4 | tetex +6 | 2.0.2-22.0.1.EL4.16 | RHSA-2010:0399 |
| RHEL 4 | xpdf | 1:3.00-20.el4 | RHSA-2009:0430 |
| RHEL 3 | xpdf | 1:2.02-14.el3 | RHSA-2009:0430 |
Show 1 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Rhel Productivity 5 | kdegraphics +1 | 7:3.5.4-12.el5_3 | RHSA-2009:0431 |
Advisories 8
- RHSA-2009:0429 Red Hat Security Advisory: cups security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
- RHSA-2009:0480 Red Hat Security Advisory: poppler security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
- RHSA-2009:0431 Red Hat Security Advisory: kdegraphics security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
- RHSA-2010:0400 Red Hat Security Advisory: tetex security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
- RHSA-2010:0399 Red Hat Security Advisory: tetex security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
- RHSA-2009:0458 Red Hat Security Advisory: gpdf security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
- RHSA-2009:0430 Red Hat Security Advisory: xpdf security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
- DSA-1790-1 xpdf - multiple vulnerabilities Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-18/
- 34963 third-party-advisory
- 35064 third-party-advisory
- 34481 third-party-advisory
- 20090417 Secunia Research: CUPS pdftops JBIG2 Symbol Dictionary Buffer Overflow mailing-list
- RHSA-2009:0480 vendor-advisory
- ADV-2010-1040 vdb-entry
- RHSA-2009:0458 vendor-advisory
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10076 vdb-entry signature
- MDVSA-2010:087 vendor-advisory
- 34756 third-party-advisory
- 34291 third-party-advisory
- 20090417 Secunia Research: Xpdf JBIG2 Symbol Dictionary Buffer Overflow Vulnerability mailing-list
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2009-17/
- 34791 vdb-entry