Poppler: UNKNOWN READ
Affects popplerSource GCVE Database
Rated by Threat Radar
Data as of 3 Aug 2026, 21:35 UTC
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
OSS-Fuzzpopplerpkg:generic/popplerOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Until a fix is available, consider limiting exposure to untrusted PDF files and monitor for updates from Poppler maintainers or OSS-Fuzz reports.
Description
A vulnerability in the Poppler PDF rendering library involves an UNKNOWN READ error in the XRef::parseEntry function, as reported by OSS-Fuzz. The issue occurs during parsing of PDF cross-reference entries, potentially leading to a crash. No specific affected versions or patches are currently identified. There is no evidence of exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability's impact and exploitability remain unclear due to limited technical details.