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CVE-2022-27337 (GCVE-0-2022-27337)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-05-05 18:36 – Updated: 2024-08-03 05:25
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Summary
A logic error in the Hints::Hints function of Poppler v22.03.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PDF file.
Severity
6.5 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE
  • n/a
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