CVE-2013-1790: poppler/Stream.cc in poppler before 0.22.1 allows context-dependent attackers to have an unspecified impact...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This vulnerability affects Poppler before 0.22.1, a library used to process PDF content. A crafted input can trigger use of uninitialized memory in CCITTFaxStream::lookChar. The public record does not specify the final impact, so business urgency depends on whether systems process untrusted PDFs or document uploads. Exposure is most likely where Poppler versions before 0.22.1 are installed or bundled in services, desktops, containers, or applications that parse, render, index, or convert PDFs from untrusted sources. Treat this as a targeted remediation item, not an emergency unless Poppler handles untrusted PDFs in business-critical workflows. Prioritize internet-facing upload, email, document-management, and conversion systems first. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Poppler to 0.22.1 or a vendor-fixed package release.; Apply relevant Fedora, Ubuntu, Debian, or Mandriva security updates where applicable.; Identify applications that bundle Poppler separately from the operating system package manager..

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Jun 24, 2026, 11:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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