How severe is CVE-2008-2950?

CVE-2008-2950 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-2950 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2950?

CVE-2008-2950 affects Poppler. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2950?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-2950 published?

CVE-2008-2950 was published on 2008-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2950

CVE-2008-2950 is a high-severity vulnerability in Poppler with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Poppler
Published: 2008-07-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Page destructor in Page.cc in libpoppler in Poppler 0.8.4 and earlier deletes a pageWidgets object even if it is not initialized by a Page constructor, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2950?: The Page destructor in Page.cc in libpoppler in Poppler 0.8.4 and earlier deletes a pageWidgets object even if it is not initialized by a Page constructor, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document.
How severe is CVE-2008-2950?: CVE-2008-2950 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-2950 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2950?: CVE-2008-2950 affects Poppler. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2950?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-2950 published?: CVE-2008-2950 was published on 2008-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:poppler:poppler:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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