Freedesktop Poppler JBIG2Stream NPE remote exploit, fixed in 26.08.0
CVE-2026-93312 Published on September 18, 2026
Freedesktop Poppler JBIG2Stream.cc rewind null pointer dereference
A flaw has been found in Freedesktop Poppler 26.07.0. Impacted is the function JBIG2Stream::rewind of the file poppler/JBIG2Stream.cc. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version 26.08.0 is recommended to address this issue. Patch name: 5e49250f13b0390edeb3f90eb4c02c9941f97067. Upgrading the affected component is advised.
Timeline
Advisory disclosed
VulDB entry created
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Weakness Types
NULL Pointer Dereference
A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. NULL pointer dereference issues can occur through a number of flaws, including race conditions, and simple programming omissions.
Improper Resource Shutdown or Release
The program does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. When a resource is created or allocated, the developer is responsible for properly releasing the resource as well as accounting for all potential paths of expiration or invalidation, such as a set period of time or revocation.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-93312
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Affected Versions
Freedesktop Poppler:- Version 26.07.0 is affected.
- Version 26.08.0 is unaffected.