SB2022090220 - Slackware Linux update for poppler
Published: September 2, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022090220
Severity
Critical
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) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-30860)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow when processing PDF files within the CoreGraphics component. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Note, the vulnerability is being active exploited in-the-wild via the FORCEDENTRY tool against Bahraini activists.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.