SB2025081433 - SUSE update for poppler 



SB2025081433 - SUSE update for poppler

Published: August 14, 2025 Updated: August 15, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025081433
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Infinite loop (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-50420)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to infinite loop in the pdfseparate utility when handling PDF files. A remote attacker can pass a specially crafted PDF file to the application, consume all available system resources and cause denial of service conditions.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.