+++ This bug was initially created as a clone of Bug #175089 +++ Derek Noonburg sent us a patch for xpdf to correct a number of security issues. This is due to be public 20051201. An attacker could construct a carefully crafted PDF file that could cause Xpdf to crash or possibly execute arbitrary code when opened. This issue affects RHEL3, RHEL3, RHEL2.1 -- Additional comment from mjc on 2005-11-22 03:42 EST -- Created an attachment (id=121332) Proposed patch from Derek
This issue also affects the tetex for RHEL2.1 and RHEL3
Attachment 121940 [details] contains a more complete patch which was taken from our recent xpdf update.
Patches are now applied in RHEL2.1, 3, 4 and packages are built.
An advisory has been issued which should help the problem described in this bug report. This report is therefore being closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information on the solution and/or where to find the updated files, please follow the link below. You may reopen this bug report if the solution does not work for you. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2006-0160.html