CVE-2009-3938: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-3938: Buffer overflow in the ABWOutputDev::endWord function in poppler/ABWOutputDev.cc in Poppler (aka libpoppler...

Buffer overflow in the ABWOutputDev::endWord function in poppler/ABWOutputDev.cc in Poppler (aka libpoppler) 0.10.6, 0.12.0, and possibly other versions, as used by the Abiword pdftoabw utility, allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 06:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old Poppler/libpoppler buffer overflow affecting PDF-to-AbiWord conversion via AbiWord’s pdftoabw utility. A malicious PDF could crash the process and may allow code execution if a user or service processes the file. No source provided indicates active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems running vulnerable Poppler/libpoppler packages where AbiWord pdftoabw or related PDF-to-ABW conversion is available, especially automated document-processing services handling untrusted PDFs. Prioritize remediation where legacy document conversion handles external PDFs. For modern patched systems or environments not using pdftoabw, urgency is lower, but inventory is important because possible code execution is cited. Mitigation focus: Apply relevant vendor security updates from Debian, Mandriva, or your OS vendor.; Inventory Poppler/libpoppler and AbiWord pdftoabw on legacy systems.; Disable or remove pdftoabw where it is not required..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 13, 2009, 16:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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