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GNOME gpdf Xpdf Multiple Integer Overflow Vulnerabilities
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA18375
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Release Date:
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2006-01-11
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Last Update:
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2007-07-31
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Popularity:
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7,025 views
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Critical:
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Moderately critical
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Impact:
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DoS
System access
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Unpatched
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| Software: | GNOME 2.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2005-3624
CVE-2005-3625
CVE-2005-3626
CVE-2005-3627
CVE-2007-3387
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Description:
Some vulnerabilities have been reported in GNOME gpdf, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) and potentially to compromise a user's system.
The vulnerabilities are caused due to the use of a vulnerable version of Xpdf.
For more information:
SA18303
SA26188
Solution:
Restrict use to trusted PDF files only.
Some Linux vendors have released updated packages.
Changelog:
2007-07-31: Added CVE reference and link to SA26188.
Other References:
SA18303:
http://secunia.com/advisories/18303/
SA26188:
http://secunia.com/advisories/26188/
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