CVE-2020-36024

Summary

CVE-2020-36024 is a recently disclosed vulnerability in the poppler library version 20.12.1 used by the freedesktop project. This vulnerability enables remote attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) by crafting a malicious .pdf file that targets the FoFiType1C::convertToType1 function. Successful exploitation results in the application crashing or experiencing significant performance degradation, effectively rendering the affected system unresponsive. The vulnerability poses a serious threat to systems that process untrusted PDF files, making it essential for users to install the necessary patches as soon as possible.

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