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Ubuntu 22.04 LTS: USN-6280-1 Moderate: PyPDF2 Denial Of Service

PyPDF2 could be made to crash if it opened a specially crafted file.. ========================================================================== Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6280-1 August 10, 2023 pypdf2 vulnerability ========================================================================== A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 22.04 LTS - Ubuntu 20.04 LTS - Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Available with Ubuntu Pro) - Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Available with Ubuntu Pro) Summary: PyPDF2 could be made to crash if it opened a specially crafted file. Software Description: - pypdf2: Pure-Python library built as a PDF toolkit (Python 3) Details: It was discovered that PyPDF2 incorrectly handled PDF files with certain markers. If a user or automated system were tricked into processing a specially crafted file, an attacker could possibly use this issue to consume system resources, resulting in a denial of service. Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS: python3-pypdf2 1.26.0-4ubuntu0.22.04.2 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS: python-pypdf2 1.26.0-3ubuntu1.20.04.2 python3-pypdf2 1.26.0-3ubuntu1.20.04.2 Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Available with Ubuntu Pro): python-pypdf2 1.26.0-2ubuntu0.1~esm2 python3-pypdf2 1.26.0-2ubuntu0.1~esm2 Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Available with Ubuntu Pro): python-pypdf2 1.25.1-1ubuntu0.1~esm2 python3-pypdf2 1.25.1-1ubuntu0.1~esm2 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6280-1 CVE-2023-36810 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/pypdf2/1.26.0-4ubuntu0.22.04.2 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/pypdf2/1.26.0-3ubuntu1.20.04.2 . Ubuntu 22.04 to 16.04 LTS vulnerable due to pypdf2 exploitfrom malicious files. Urgent system patches needed.. pypdf2, Denial Of Service, Ubuntu Update. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 Aug 14, 2023 Ubuntu
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Debian 10: DLA-3497-1 Moderate: PyPDF2 Runtime Issue Resolution

Quadratic runtime with malformed PDFs missing xref marker has been fixed in PyPDF2, a pure Python PDF library. For Debian 10 buster, this problem has been fixed in version . - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian LTS Advisory DLA-3497-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/lts/security/ Adrian Bunk July 14, 2023 https://wiki.debian.org/LTS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : pypdf2 Version : 1.26.0-2+deb10u2 CVE ID : CVE-2023-36810 Quadratic runtime with malformed PDFs missing xref marker has been fixed in PyPDF2, a pure Python PDF library. For Debian 10 buster, this problem has been fixed in version 1.26.0-2+deb10u2. We recommend that you upgrade your pypdf2 packages. For the detailed security status of pypdf2 please refer to its security tracker page at: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/pypdf2 Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS . Debian long-term support patches resolve exponential time complexity bug in PyPDF2 related to corrupt PDF files. Users are advised to upgrade for improved security.. Debian 10, security advisory, PyPDF2 update, runtime fix. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 Jul 14, 2023 Debian LTS
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Ubuntu 22.04 LTS USN-6176-1 Critical PyPDF2 Denial Of Service

PyPDF2 could be made to crash if it opened a specially crafted file.. =========================================================================Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6176-1 June 19, 2023 pypdf2 vulnerability ========================================================================= A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 22.04 LTS - Ubuntu 20.04 LTS - Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Available with Ubuntu Pro) - Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Available with Ubuntu Pro) Summary: PyPDF2 could be made to crash if it opened a specially crafted file. Software Description: - pypdf2: Pure-Python library built as a PDF toolkit (Python 3) Details: It was discovered that PyPDF2 incorrectly handled certain PDF files. If a user or automated system were tricked into processing a specially crafted file, an attacker could possibly use this issue to consume system resources, resulting in a denial of service. Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS: python3-pypdf2 1.26.0-4ubuntu0.22.04.1 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS: python-pypdf2 1.26.0-3ubuntu1.20.04.1 python3-pypdf2 1.26.0-3ubuntu1.20.04.1 Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Available with Ubuntu Pro): python-pypdf2 1.26.0-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 python3-pypdf2 1.26.0-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Available with Ubuntu Pro): python-pypdf2 1.25.1-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 python3-pypdf2 1.25.1-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6176-1 CVE-2022-24859 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/pypdf2/1.26.0-4ubuntu0.22.04.1 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/pypdf2/1.26.0-3ubuntu1.20.04.1 . The PyPDF2 library may experience crashes when processing specially designed files.To prevent this denial of service vulnerability, ensure your Ubuntu system is fully updated.. pypdf2 Denial Of Service, Ubuntu Security Advisory, Critical Security Flaw. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 Jun 19, 2023 Critical Ubuntu
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Debian 10 DLA-3451-1 High Risk: PyPDF2 Infinite Loop Issue

Sebastian Krause discovered that manipulated inline images can force PyPDF2, a pure Python PDF library, into an infinite loop, if a maliciously crafted PDF file is processed. . -------------------------------------------------------------------------Debian LTS Advisory DLA-3451-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/lts/security/ Markus Koschany June 09, 2023 https://wiki.debian.org/LTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------Package : pypdf2 Version : 1.26.0-2+deb10u1 CVE ID : CVE-2022-24859 Debian Bug : 1009879 Sebastian Krause discovered that manipulated inline images can force PyPDF2, a pure Python PDF library, into an infinite loop, if a maliciously crafted PDF file is processed. For Debian 10 buster, this problem has been fixed in version 1.26.0-2+deb10u1. We recommend that you upgrade your pypdf2 packages. For the detailed security status of pypdf2 please refer to its security tracker page at: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/pypdf2 Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS . Manipulated PDF documents may leverage embedded images to trigger a recursive loop in PyPDF2. Immediate action advised.. Debian Security Update, PyPDF2 Exploit, Inline Image Risk. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 Jun 09, 2023 Important Debian LTS
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Debian 9 DLA-3039-1 Moderate: PyPDF2 Infinite Loop Threat

Sebastian Krause discovered that manipulated inline images can force PyPDF2, a pure Python PDF library, into an infinite loop, if a maliciously crafted PDF file is processed. . -------------------------------------------------------------------------Debian LTS Advisory DLA-3039-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/lts/security/ Markus Koschany June 03, 2022 https://wiki.debian.org/LTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------Package : pypdf2 Version : 1.26.0-2+deb9u1 CVE ID : CVE-2022-24859 Debian Bug : 1009879 Sebastian Krause discovered that manipulated inline images can force PyPDF2, a pure Python PDF library, into an infinite loop, if a maliciously crafted PDF file is processed. For Debian 9 stretch, this problem has been fixed in version 1.26.0-2+deb9u1. We recommend that you upgrade your pypdf2 packages. For the detailed security status of pypdf2 please refer to its security tracker page at: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/pypdf2 Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS . Debian LTS security patch DLA-3040-1 addresses a vulnerability in pypdf3 that leads to denial of service when processing harmful PDF documents.. pypdf2 update, Python package security, Debian security update. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 Jun 03, 2022 Important Debian LTS
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