CVE-2024-6239

Summary

CVE-2024-6239 is a newly discovered vulnerability affecting Poppler's Pdfinfo utility. This issue arises when the utility processes malformed input files using the -dests parameter. An attacker can exploit this flaw to cause the Pdfinfo utility to crash, resulting in a denial of service. This vulnerability should be addressed promptly to prevent potential disruptions caused by unintended crashes. Users are recommended to update their Poppler installation as soon as a patch is available.

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