CVE-2017-9865: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2017-9865: The function GfxImageColorMap::getGray in GfxState.cc in Poppler 0.54.0 allows remote attackers to cause a...

The function GfxImageColorMap::getGray in GfxState.cc in Poppler 0.54.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted PDF document, related to missing color-map validation in ImageOutputDev.cc.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 17:18 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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A crafted PDF can crash applications that use vulnerable Poppler PDF rendering code. The business impact is availability: PDF previewers, converters, document pipelines, or desktops may fail when handling hostile files. Exposure is most likely where Poppler or distribution Poppler packages process untrusted PDFs, including Linux desktops, document conversion services, preview generators, and automated ingestion workflows. Treat this as a targeted availability risk for PDF-heavy workflows. It is not currently evidenced as exploited in the bundle, but external PDF processing should be patched because hostile documents can disrupt services. Mitigation focus: Apply Poppler updates from your Linux distribution or vendor advisory.; Prioritize systems that automatically process PDFs from external users.; Avoid routing untrusted PDFs through vulnerable Poppler-based services..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 04:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 25, 2017, 13:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=100774CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
DSA-4079CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN
GLSA-201801-17CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
USN-4042-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU

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