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6.5

A logic error in the Hints::Hints function of Poppler v22.03.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PDF file.

CVE-2022-27337 · published 4 years ago
Summary

A logic error in the Hints::Hints function of Poppler v22.03.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PDF file.

What to do
  • Update debian poppler to version 22.08.0-2.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
– freedesktop poppler 22.03.0
cpe:2.3:a:freedesktop:poppler:22.03.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
– fedoraproject fedora 36
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
– debian debian_linux 10.0
11.0
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Debian:12 debian poppler < 22.08.0-2
Fix: upgrade to 22.08.0-2
Original advisory text
A logic error in the Hints::Hints function of Poppler v22.03.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PDF file.
A logic error in the Hints::Hints function of Poppler v22.03.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PDF file.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.5 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published5 May 2022
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2022-27337 · NVD
CVE-2022-27337 · OSV
DEBIAN-CVE-2022-27337 · OSV
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