CVE-2013-7296: The JBIG2Stream::readSegments method in JBIG2Stream.cc in Poppler before 0.24.5 does not use the correct sp...

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CVE-2013-7296 is a denial-of-service flaw in Poppler’s JBIG2 PDF handling before version 0.24.5. A malicious PDF could crash an application using the vulnerable library. Sources do not indicate code execution, data theft, or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely where Poppler before 0.24.5 parses untrusted PDF files, including server-side PDF processing or desktop document viewing. The bundle does not provide complete affected package or CPE data, so local inventory is required. Treat this as a targeted availability risk, not a confirmed breach indicator. Patch during normal vulnerability remediation, faster for systems that automatically process external PDFs or support business-critical document workflows. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Poppler to 0.24.5 or a vendor-backported fixed package.; Apply relevant Linux distribution security updates from Fedora, Gentoo, or your vendor.; Prioritize systems that parse PDFs from email, uploads, or other untrusted sources..

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Jun 14, 2026, 14:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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