CVE-2015-8868: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2015-8868: Heap-based buffer overflow in the ExponentialFunction::ExponentialFunction function in Poppler before 0.40....

Heap-based buffer overflow in the ExponentialFunction::ExponentialFunction function in Poppler before 0.40.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via an invalid blend mode in the ExtGState dictionary in a crafted PDF document.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 08:29 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2015-8868 is a Poppler PDF-rendering flaw fixed before version 0.40.0. A malicious PDF could crash software using Poppler and may allow code execution. Business risk is highest where users, customers, or automated workflows submit PDFs for viewing, conversion, indexing, or preview. Exposure is likely on Linux desktops, servers, or applications that use Poppler before 0.40.0 to process untrusted PDFs. PDF preview, conversion, search indexing, and upload-processing paths are the most relevant places to check. Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or high-volume PDF-processing systems. The flaw is old, but memory corruption in document parsing remains meaningful because crafted files can cross trust boundaries through normal business workflows. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Poppler to version 0.40.0 or later where available.; Apply the relevant distribution security update for Debian, Ubuntu, Red Hat, Fedora, openSUSE, or Gentoo.; Reduce exposure of Poppler-based processing to untrusted PDF uploads until patched..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 14:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 6, 2016, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=93476CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
GLSA-201611-15CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
https://poppler.freedesktop.org/releases.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://cgit.freedesktop.org/poppler/poppler/commit/?id=b3425dd3261679958cd56c0f71995c15d2124433CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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