A vulnerability was detected in Freedesktop Poppler 26.07.0. (CVE-2026-93311)
A medium severity vulnerability (CVE-2026-93311) was identified in Freedesktop Poppler version 26.07.0 affecting the SampledFunction::SampledFunction function in poppler/Function.cc. The flaw involves an integer overflow caused by manipulation of the BitsPerSample argument. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely and public exploit code is available. The project was notified early but has not yet responded or issued a fix. Multiple specific Ubuntu package versions of Poppler are affected.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-93311 is an integer overflow vulnerability in the SampledFunction component of Freedesktop Poppler 26.07.0, specifically in the SampledFunction::SampledFunction function within poppler/Function.cc. The issue arises from improper handling of the BitsPerSample argument, allowing an attacker to trigger an integer overflow remotely. Exploit code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation. Despite early notification, the Poppler project has not released a patch or official response at the time of this report. The vulnerability affects numerous Ubuntu package versions of Poppler as enumerated.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to cause an integer overflow, potentially leading to denial of service or other impacts on availability. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity compromise based on the CVSS vector and description. Public exploit code exists, which may increase the likelihood of exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch has been released by the Poppler project yet. Users should monitor vendor advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, consider limiting exposure to untrusted PDF files processed by affected Poppler versions. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
A vulnerability was detected in Freedesktop Poppler 26.07.0. (CVE-2026-93311)
Description
A medium severity vulnerability (CVE-2026-93311) was identified in Freedesktop Poppler version 26.07.0 affecting the SampledFunction::SampledFunction function in poppler/Function.cc. The flaw involves an integer overflow caused by manipulation of the BitsPerSample argument. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely and public exploit code is available. The project was notified early but has not yet responded or issued a fix. Multiple specific Ubuntu package versions of Poppler are affected.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
pkg:deb/ubuntu/poppler?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/xenialpkg:deb/ubuntu/poppler?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/bionicpkg:deb/ubuntu/poppler?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/focalpkg:deb/ubuntu/poppler?arch=source&distro=jammypkg:deb/ubuntu/poppler?arch=source&distro=noblepkg:deb/ubuntu/poppler?arch=source&distro=resoluteRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-93311 is an integer overflow vulnerability in the SampledFunction component of Freedesktop Poppler 26.07.0, specifically in the SampledFunction::SampledFunction function within poppler/Function.cc. The issue arises from improper handling of the BitsPerSample argument, allowing an attacker to trigger an integer overflow remotely. Exploit code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation. Despite early notification, the Poppler project has not released a patch or official response at the time of this report. The vulnerability affects numerous Ubuntu package versions of Poppler as enumerated.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to cause an integer overflow, potentially leading to denial of service or other impacts on availability. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity compromise based on the CVSS vector and description. Public exploit code exists, which may increase the likelihood of exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch has been released by the Poppler project yet. Users should monitor vendor advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, consider limiting exposure to untrusted PDF files processed by affected Poppler versions. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- UBUNTU-CVE-2026-93311
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.0
- Ecosystems
- ["Ubuntu:Pro:16.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:20.04:LTS","Ubuntu:22.04:LTS","Ubuntu:24.04:LTS","Ubuntu:26.04:LTS"]
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab4be2ff7a7c54106eeec37
Added to database: 09/24/2026, 06:07:43 UTC
Last enriched: 09/24/2026, 06:32:37 UTC
Last updated: 09/25/2026, 01:47:46 UTC
Views: 4
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