Heap-based buffer overflow in Okular - #VU130989

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in fax backend. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted fax file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Remediation

Sources

• https://kde.org/info/security/advisory-20260511-1.txt