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CVE-2017-14518: In Poppler 0.59.0, a floating point exception exists in the isImageInterpolationRequired() function in Spla...

In Poppler 0.59.0, a floating point exception exists in the isImageInterpolationRequired() function in Splash.cc via a crafted PDF document.

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Plain-English summary

This issue can crash Poppler when it opens a specially crafted PDF. Poppler is commonly embedded in PDF viewers and server-side PDF processing, so the business impact is mainly availability of affected PDF workflows, not confirmed data theft or code execution from the supplied sources.

Executive priority

Treat this as a targeted remediation item for systems that process external PDFs. Prioritize internet-facing upload, preview, conversion, and indexing services first. Urgency is lower than confirmed exploited remote code execution, but availability impact can matter for document-heavy workflows.

Technical view

CVE-2017-14518 is a floating point exception in Poppler 0.59.0, in isImageInterpolationRequired() within Splash.cc, triggered by a crafted PDF document. The supplied sources do not provide CVSS, CWE, affected CPEs, or evidence of broader impact beyond the crash condition.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where Poppler 0.59.0 processes untrusted PDFs, including desktop rendering, document conversion, indexing, preview, or upload-processing services. Distribution-packaged Poppler may differ, so inventory should verify actual package versions and vendor backports.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The described attack context requires a crafted PDF being opened or processed by vulnerable Poppler code. No exploit steps, public exploitation status, or weaponized details are provided in the supplied evidence.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE description and public references. The core signal is a crash-class floating point exception in Poppler 0.59.0 via crafted PDF input. Do not assume code execution, active exploitation, or complete affected-version coverage without vendor-specific advisories.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply vendor or distribution Poppler security updates where available.
  • For Debian environments, review and apply DSA-4079 guidance.
  • Limit automated processing of untrusted PDFs until Poppler is updated.
  • Prefer isolated or sandboxed PDF processing for external uploads.
  • Check vendor advisories for supported fixed versions and backports.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory systems and applications that bundle or depend on Poppler.
  • Confirm whether Poppler 0.59.0 or affected downstream packages are present.
  • Verify installed package changelogs include the relevant vendor security fix.
  • Review PDF processing services for crash reports tied to untrusted PDFs.
  • Confirm upload and conversion pipelines run with containment controls.
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