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Synopsis: Important: xpdf security update Advisory ID: RHSA-2007:1031-01 Advisory URL: https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007-1031.html Issue date: 2007-11-07 Updated on: 2007-11-07 Product: Red Hat Enterprise Linux CVE Names: CVE-2007-4033 CVE-2007-5393 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Summary:
Updated xpdf packages that fix several security issues are now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1.
This update has been rated as having important security impact by the Red Hat Security Response Team.
2. Relevant releases/architectures:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (Advanced Server) version 2.1 - i386, ia64 Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation 2.1 - ia64 Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 2.1 - i386 Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 2.1 - i386
3. Problem description:
Xpdf is an X Window System-based viewer for Portable Document Format (PDF) files.
Alin Rad Pop discovered a flaw in the handling of PDF files. An attacker could create a malicious PDF file that would cause Xpdf to crash, or potentially execute arbitrary code when opened. (CVE-2007-5393)
A flaw was found in the t1lib library, used in the handling of Type 1 fonts. An attacker could create a malicious file that would cause Xpdf to crash, or potentially execute arbitrary code when opened. (CVE-2007-4033)
Users are advised to upgrade to these updated packages, which contain backported patches to resolve these issues.
4. Solution:
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied.
This update is available via Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at http://kbase.redhat.com/faq/FAQ_58_10188
