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GNUStep PDFKit Framework Xpdf Multiple Vulnerabilities Advisory Available in Danish 

Secunia Advisory: SA18674  
Release Date: 2006-02-01

Critical:
Moderately critical
Impact: DoS
System access
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Unpatched

Software:GNUStep PDFKit Framework 0.x

CVE reference:CVE-2005-3191 (Secunia mirror)
CVE-2005-3192 (Secunia mirror)
CVE-2005-3193 (Secunia mirror)
CVE-2005-3624 (Secunia mirror)

This advisory is currently marked as unpatched!
- Companies can be alerted when a patch is released!


Description:
Some vulnerabilities have been reported in GNUStep PDFKit Framework, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) and potentially compromise a user's system.

The vulnerabilities are caused due to the use of a vulnerable version of Xpdf.

For more information:
SA17897
SA18303

Solution:
Restrict use to trusted PDF files only.

Some Linux vendors have released updated packages.

Original Advisory:
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-961

Other References:
SA17897:
http://secunia.com/advisories/17897/

SA18303:
http://secunia.com/advisories/18303/



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1 Related Secunia Security Advisories

1. PDFKit Framework PDF Splash Image Buffer Overflow


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