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CVE-2009-1188: Integer overflow in the JBIG2 decoding feature in the SplashBitmap::SplashBitmap function in SplashBitmap.c...

Integer overflow in the JBIG2 decoding feature in the SplashBitmap::SplashBitmap function in SplashBitmap.cc in Xpdf 3.x before 3.02pl4 and Poppler before 0.10.6, as used in GPdf and kdegraphics KPDF, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted PDF document.

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CVE-2009-1188 is a PDF parsing flaw in older Xpdf and Poppler code. A malicious PDF could crash the application or run code when processed. The strongest business concern is legacy systems that still open or automate untrusted PDF handling with these obsolete library versions. Exposure is most likely in legacy Linux or Unix environments, old desktop PDF viewers, or PDF-processing workflows that still use affected Xpdf, Poppler, GPdf, or KPDF packages. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item with high impact if found. Prioritize systems that process external PDFs, because successful exploitation could affect workstation integrity or document-processing availability. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Xpdf to 3.02pl4 or later where Xpdf 3.x is present.; Upgrade Poppler to 0.10.6 or later where Poppler is present.; Apply relevant vendor updates from Red Hat, Fedora, Debian, Ubuntu, or Gentoo guidance..

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