Poppler and xpdf CVE-2012-2142 Security Vulnerability

BID:62148

Info

Poppler and xpdf CVE-2012-2142 Security Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 62148
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-2012-2142
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Aug 09 2013 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 16 2015 05:51PM
Credit: Phillips Wolf
Vulnerable: Xpdf Xpdf 3.02
Gentoo Linux
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Poppler and xpdf CVE-2012-2142 Security Vulnerability

Poppler and xpdf are prone to a security vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit the issue to bypass certain security restrictions and perform unauthorized actions.

Exploit / POC

Poppler and xpdf CVE-2012-2142 Security Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Poppler and xpdf CVE-2012-2142 Security Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

Poppler and xpdf CVE-2012-2142 Security Vulnerability

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